Technical Leader – Thermal-Mechanical Analysis (Remote Eligible, U.S. based)

Job Description Summary

This role contributes to company objectives in the fields of thermal-mechanical analysis and methods. It integrates and develops thermal-mechanical software, application methodologies, and supporting processes that are subsequently used to meet business needs across the organization. Specifically, this includes new product development and reload engineering work, the development and qualification of computational software, code benchmarking to post-irradiation measurements, licensing activities, and developing interfaces with other engineering organizations.

The technical leader will work within the Fuels & Digital Engineering organization to support all business units within Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF)/GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH). The role involves leading engineers in developing models and methods for thermal-mechanical analysis of existing and new BWR fuel products and reactors. The technical leader will also plan, assign and manage resources for the team and provide coaching/mentoring to less experienced team members.

This role is within the Thermal & Fluid Analysis (TFA) team, which is responsible for fuel performance calculations to establish and confirm that fuel product design limits, such as fuel temperature and cladding hermeticity, are met throughout the fuel product’s lifetime. Codes are developed within the group to model changes in fuel material behavior using test data from both commercial reactors and experimental test reactors. The models and methods that are developed are licensed and applied to existing and new BWRs. The group also supports fuel manufacturing to review the impacts of factory modifications or deviations from standard processes, as well as supporting material development to improve fuel product performance.

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The base pay range for this position is $111,000 to $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 Friday June 27th

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.

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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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: July 05, 2025