Nuclear Security Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Security Specialist performs a leadership role on the Plant Layout and Program Integration Team for the research and development phase for the new nuclear reactors within a team environment, working with partner organizations and suppliers to advance plant conceptual and detailed design and successfully deliver a new plants project. The candidate will produce an economically superior design by employing a balance of cutting edge and proven technologies and will be responsible for development and implementation of licensing and technical requirements along with the associated work processes for advanced work in new nuclear plants.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities

- Demonstrates expertise in the areas of physical security and emergency preparedness in support of new plant design and development. The role requires experience with development and implementation of physical security and emergency preparedness requirements and the ability to work in secured information facilities under both national and international security requirements.

- Provide knowledge of integrated design processes pertaining to security and emergency preparedness.

- Establish processes and procedures for new plant design as related to emergency preparedness, physical security, and major event mitigation (B.5.b, SAFER, FLEX). Lead team in the New Plant design to ensure development of Severe Accident Mitigation Guidelines (SAMG) and Emergency Action Levels that pertain to 10 CFR 50.54 (hh)(2) and 10 CFR 50.150.

- Identify, develop, evaluate, and introduce engineering solutions to meet near term and long-range physical security and emergency preparedness product needs.

- Provide technical consultation on physical security and emergency preparedness throughout the organization.

- Maintain an active role in developing and defining the state of the art in physical security and emergency preparedness to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product introduction, quality, performance, cost improvements and problem resolution in meeting current and future business needs including adherence to schedules and estimated costs.

- Effectively communicate and provide recommendations through the analysis, and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers using reports, records, and letters.

- Provide technical guidance, direction, and training to new and experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and co-ops.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.

- Minimum 8 years of experience serving in an engineering capacity.

- Minimum 8 years of experience incorporating cybersecurity and SGI regulatory requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

- Relocation to Wilmington, NC is required.

- Ability and Willingness to travel up to 15-20% of the time.

- 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.

Desired Qualifications

- Licensed Professional Engineer.

- Strong oral and written communication skills.

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Demonstrated ability to document, plan, market and manage programs that further the knowledge, understanding and capability of the organization.

- Problem solving skills.

- Experience with the development and implementation of physical security and emergency preparedness requirements at domestic and international licensed commercial nuclear facilities, and the ability to work in secured information facilities under both national and international security requirements.

- Experienced with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Safeguards Information (SGI) requirements.

- Broad Electrical & Civil plant systems and components design experience in Boiling Water Reactors (BWR) and Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR).

- Ability to effectively collaborate between cross-functional engineering design teams both internal and external to the organization.

- Ability to effectively function in a dynamic design environment, manage the demands of multiple tasks and projects, while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to personal and nuclear safety principles.

The base pay range for this position is $128K - $202K. 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 9/23/25.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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