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GE Vernova · 3 days ago

Lead Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer

GE Vernova is focused on developing innovative solutions in the nuclear sector, and they are seeking a Lead Nuclear Fuel Packaging Design Engineer. This role involves mechanical design and analysis of nuclear fuel products and packaging, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and collaborating with various teams to enhance product performance.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

Responsibilities

Lead and develop new fuel packaging products & design modifications to improve existing packaging products
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
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

Qualification

Mechanical designNuclear packaging experience3D CAD designFinite element analysisPart 71 licensing knowledgeProblem-solving abilityCommunication skillsSelf-starterCustomer focus

Required

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University
Minimum 5 years of mechanical design and or analysis experience (including post graduate work)

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
A tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off

Company

GE Vernova

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GE Vernova provides energy consulting, gas power, and grid solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.68M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Energy Office of ElectricityARPA-E
2024-12-03Grant· $2.99M
2024-12-03Grant· $1.99M
2024-11-18Grant· $2.7M

Leadership Team

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Scott Reese
President and CEO, GE Digital
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Scott Strazik
Chief Executive Officer
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