Job Description Summary
In this role, the Test Engineer will develop specifications, testing, inspections, and documentation for GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s (GVH) 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.
The Test Engineer will develop specifications, testing, inspections, and documentation for GVH 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
Essential 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.
- Perform qualification tests and maintain a high level of accuracy when recording data and preparing test reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university/college.
- Minimum of 1 year of commercial nuclear industry experience.
Eligibility Requirements
- The required work location for this role is at the GVH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally to other GE Vernova locations, vendors, and customer sites as necessary.
- 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
- 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 including hands on experience with measurement instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-organizational teams and with suppliers
- Experience writing Technical Documents.
- Knowledge or become knowledgeable in various environmental test specifications and guides like MIL STDs, IEC, IEEE, CSA, NRC and CNSC Regulatory Guides.
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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
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. 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 May 26, 2026.
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.
