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Job Description Summary

Senior Nuclear Fuel Ceramics Engineer will be responsible for leading the nuclear fuel ceramics design and fabrication process and supporting fuel manufacturing operation. This position is part of the team responsible for developing and designing fuel bundle technologies for application in nuclear reactors. This role requires collaboration with other engineering functions, manufacturing, manufacturing quality, sourcing, supplier quality.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Maintain the engineering specifications for nuclear fuel (UO2) powder and pellets

+ Provide technical in-reactor ceramics performance expertise with regards to fuel reliability and thermal-mechanical performance

+ Support other engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and business organizations, i.e., Mechanical and Material team tasks, manufacturing, suppliers, etc.

+ Support business New Product Introductions as related to Ceramics.

+ Provide mentoring and technical oversight to more junior engineers

+ Lead engineering support for improvements of shop yields and Lean initiatives.

+ Effectively interface with support organizations to collectively meet the goals and objectives of the Fuel Manufacturing Operation.

+ Address emergent customer and manufacturing issues

+ Provide well written, well organized documented engineering analyses to assure design adequacy

+ Perform design reviews and production readiness reviews

+ Develop procedures and work to improve engineering productivity

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering in Ceramics, Materials Science, Mechanical or Chemical from an accredited college or University

+ Minimum of 8 years work experience in ceramic manufacturing, ceramic performance, or nuclear fuel performance

Desired Characteristics

+ Master’s Degree or greater in an engineering discipline from an accredited college or University

+ Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience

+ Strong understanding of fuel manufacturing processes and quality methods/sampling

+ Cross-functional managerial or project leadership experience.

+ Demonstrated problem solving ability and ability to perform complex engineering analyses resulting in thorough and complete documentation

+ Prior experience with customer interactions.

+ Strong communication skills and capable of articulating specific technical topics or assignments

+ Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment

+ Ability to make presentations to large groups

+ A self-starter willing to take initiative

_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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 19, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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.