Job Description Summary
In this role, the Engineer will develop specifications, testing, inspections, & documentation for GE Hitachi's latest nuclear reactor technology. This engineer will develop the strategy for and then conduct both confirmation and validation testing of next generation reactor systems. They will help shape the technology maturation plan throughout all stages of the design cycle.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create, schedule, and perform engineered tests of new technology solutions to meet Customer, design, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate effectively with experts within the team and in adjacent workgroups.
- Have excellent technical problem solving skills; to be able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions (i.e. common sense approach, not embarrassed to ask the "obvious" questions).
- Demonstrate ownership, proactively communicate, and deliver assignments on time.
- Identify, document, and lead resolution of technical risk within each project.
- Provide firm design bases for solutions that meet business objectives, project requirements, and industry standards.
- Prepare and present technical data to co-workers and customers.
- Work closely with technicians to assemble fixtures and equipment, prepare the Test Facility, and conduct unique, often one-of-a-kind, testing.
- Perform qualification tests and maintain a high level of accuracy when recording data and preparing test reports.
- Develop manual or automated production test procedures to ensure product's reliability and functionality.
- Provide technical support to technicians for various testing activities.
- Be willing to occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support customer / supplier meetings.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering or strongly related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in relation to testing (electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, software), qualification, analysis, or design.
OR
- Associates Degree/High School Diploma-GED.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in relation to testing (electrical, mechanical, electro mechanical, software), qualification, analysis, or design.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.
- Must be able/willing to relocate (relocation benefits provided) to Wilmington, NC.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task
- Eager to learn and expand skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills
- Strong experience with methods and approaches for testing new designs.
- Strong working knowledge of measurement devices and calibration processes.
- Experience in Nuclear Industry
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed
- Ability to work effectively in cross-organizational teams and with suppliers
- Experience in diagnostic troubleshooting of both Analog and Digital Electronics.
- Hands on experience with measurement instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
- Programming experience in C, LabView or LabWindows.
- Experience using automated test systems and writing automated test programs.
- Experience writing Technical Documents.
- Experience with Mechanical Design Tools such as Autodesk Inventor
- Knowledge or become knowledgeable in various environmental test specifications and guides like MIL STDs, IEC, IEEE and NRC Regulatory Guides.
The base pay range for this position is $86 - 122k. 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 1/13/2025.
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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