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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Nuclear Engineering AI & Data Science Leader - **Company:** GE Vernova - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Technology, Information Technology - **Published:** October 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A67604174E58448CBF1ED244C3CE03A1/job/ ## About the Role The successful candidate will be a strong communicator and change agent responsible for generating organization-wide enthusiasm and driving the technical evolution required to meet the Engineer 2030 productivity goals and financial targets. You will lead a team to integrate AI and Data Science into the core of our nuclear engineering processes to drive engineering productivity and transform the way we work., * Master's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Computer Science, AI/ML, Mathematics, or related field ( or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in related field.), * Collaborative Leadership Style: Proven ability to act as a change agent who is comfortable being "in the face" of the organization to drive high-stakes results. * Dual Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of both Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, specifically how they interact with engineering physics and optimization. * Financial Acumen: Strong business and financial analysis skills with the ability to link technical milestones to EBITDA and P&L impact. * Executive Presence and Influence: Effective oral and written communication skills with the "presence" to influence senior leadership and energize the broader engineering workforce. * Lean + AI Mastery: Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile practices to eliminate waste and accelerate design/validation cycles. * Experience with Lean, Agile, and continuous improvement practices, including the ability to apply Lean + AI thinking to standard work, waste elimination, and transformation efforts. * Demonstrated people leadership experience, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and talent development. Strong team-building and problem-solving abilities with a track record of driving alignment across engineering, product, digital, and research partners. * Ability to challenge the status quo, improve processes, and drive early adoption of new capabilities and ways of working. * Relevant examples of demonstrating the GE Vernova Way principles. 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. ## Description This is a high-visibility leadership role within the Nuclear Engineering organization. We are seeking a Transformation Leader to serve as the champion for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science., * Champion the AI Revolution: Act as the primary evangelist for AI and Data Science, generating and sustaining enthusiasm across all levels of the organization to ensure rapid adoption of new capabilities. * Drive Financial Impact: Architect and implement AI-driven strategies specifically designed to capture the $800M EBITDA growth goal by 2028. * Execute "Engineer 2030": Lead the transformation effort to double engineering productivity, moving from $2M to $4M per engineer/year through aggressive automation, AI as a Knowledge Partner, and Virtual Validation engines. * Lead a high-performing team to architect, nurture, and implement AI-enabled capabilities across the nuclear enterprise. Work closely with the Digital Engineering senior manager and team to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with the Engineering Digital Tools Strategy and roadmap. * Transformation Leadership: Serve as a proactive "in the face" leader who challenges the status quo, identifies waste using Lean + AI thinking, and drives the integration of tools and data across the business. * Strategy & Prioritization: Partner closely with Digital Technology and Advanced Research to evolve the ML/AI strategy, ensuring it improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost-in that order. * Governance & Compliance: Create standard work aligned with internal stakeholders to ensure all AI initiatives meet the rigorous regulatory and security requirements of the nuclear business. * Apply Lean + AI thinking, with a Plan, Do, Check, Act mindset, to identify waste, improve standard work, and drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, transformation efforts, and kaizen activities. * Own technical requirements and key performance indicators for AI initiatives to enable timely problem solving, delivery of agreed outcomes, and measurable business impact. ## Related Videos - [Opening Keynote: Civic Coding, A Framework for Democratic Tech](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/963-opening-keynote-civic-coding-a-framework-for-democratic-tech) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Building a Multi-Agent Orchestration Engine That Actually Follows the Rules](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100159-building-a-multi-agent-orchestration-engine-that-actually-follows-the-rules) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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