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Engineer – Nuclear Deterministic Safety Analysis

GE Vernova

Perform thermal-hydraulic, transient, containment and stability safety analyses supporting licensing of the BWRX-300 reactor.

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Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Mid Level

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$79,400 – $1,37,000 per year

Geographic salary differentials and a discretionary annual bonus may apply. Relocation assistance is available.

Application deadline: 1 September 2026

Opportunity

Job Description

The engineer performs deterministic safety analyses for BWRX-300 applications using thermal-hydraulic and plant-transient methods. The results support reactor licensing, regulatory compliance and plant design.

Responsibilities

• Perform BWRX-300 transient and thermal-hydraulic analyses.
• Evaluate boiling-water-reactor stability.
• Conduct containment and integrated plant-response analyses.
• Prepare technical calculations and reports.
• Present complex issues and recommended solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical or comparable engineering.
• At least two years of relevant nuclear experience; alternatively, a relevant master’s degree.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.
• Legally authorised to work in the United States.

Required Skills

Nuclear safety analysisThermal hydraulicsPlant transient analysis

Preferred Skills

Boiling water reactorsFORTRAN or PythonBWRX-300 analysis

Application Instructions

Open the official vacancy, select an application method, complete the GE Vernova candidate profile, upload your résumé and engineering credentials, and submit before the deadline.

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