Senior Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and analysis of nuclear fuel products and packaging. This position is part of the team responsible for developing and designing fuel bundle technologies and their packaging for application in nuclear reactors.

In this role, the Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer will collaborate with sourcing, fabrication and quality, fuel experts, and regulatory affairs to assure product performs within licensed and GNF performance expectations.

This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop new fuel products & design modifications to improve existing products
• Serve as the subject matter expert on shipping and packaging of nuclear materials and fuel assemblies
• Support nuclear regulatory review and evaluation. Ensure regulatory compliance of all packaging, both domestic and international
• Utilize the knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, vibration analysis, heat transfer, finite element analysis, statistics and drafting practices for design and justification of nuclear packaging applications
• Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues
• Design test procedures and perform testing to address component and assembly adequacy
• Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy
• Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews
• Review and disposition product non-conformances
• Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
• Assist and provide support to the team technical leader and functional manager to plan, status and execute projects
• Perform work with high quality in accordance with NRC regulations, customer requirements, and business quality assurance standards.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate activities with other team members on technical issues
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience
• Minimum 5 years of nuclear fuel packaging design, analysis, or licensing experience
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is based at our headquarters in Wilmington, NC. Must be willing to relocate (relocation assistance provided) if not already local
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
• Prior nuclear packaging experience
• Knowledge of Part 71 licensing requirements
• Experience in 3D CAD design, LS-DYNA and ANSYS
• Experience with applicable industry standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, BWRVIP)
• Proven track record of problem-solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation
• Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments
• A self-starter willing to take initiatives
• Ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information
• Strong customer focus and clear understanding of nuclear industries
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $112,000-160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 3/28/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes