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AI Design Engineer (Remote Eligible, U.S.)

Lensa
Wilmington, NC Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026
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Job Description Summary

The AI Design Engineer will lead the technical development and deployment of advanced AI, machine learning, and GenAI solutions across the nuclear and energy domains. This role requires deep expertise in model development, pre-training, and implementation of AI algorithms—including vision AI, predictive analytics, LLM-based applications, and anomaly detection. The engineer will work closely with domain experts to translate operational challenges into AI-solvable problems, prototype models, validate performance, and support integration with enterprise systems. Strong Python and data science skills, familiarity with cloud AI platforms, and experience with MLOps pipelines are essential. This role is critical to delivering high-impact technical solutions across diverse business use cases such as factory vision systems, error analysis, and procedural automation.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

In This Role, You Will

  • Develop custom tools and utilities to enhance the generative AI pipeline. These tools may include data preprocessing scripts, model evaluation dashboards, and content visualization interfaces.
  • Streamline repetitive tasks by automating processes, improving efficiency, and reducing manual intervention.
  • Collaborate with QA engineers to design comprehensive test suites for the generative AI models.
  • Write unit tests to validate individual components, ensuring robustness and reliability.
  • Work closely with data scientists to create diverse and effective prompts for the generative models.
  • Participate in prompt fine-tuning experiments to improve model performance.
  • Integrate generative AI models into existing applications and services via APIs.
  • Ensure seamless deployment across various platforms, including cloud environments.
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Collaborate with data engineers, DevOps, and product teams to align project goals.
  • Maintain clear and concise documentation for tools, APIs, and integration procedures

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in AI Data Science.

Eligibility Requirements

  • The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
  • 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

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong proficiency in Python.
  • Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning), and experimental design.
  • Deep expertise in model development, pre-training, and implementation of AI algorithms—including vision AI, predictive analytics, LLM-based applications, and anomaly detection.
  • Familiarity with cloud AI platforms, and experience with MLOps pipelines are essential.
  • Experience with SQL and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Experience using modern development tooling such as Git and testing frameworks.
  • General understanding of the impacts of technology choice to the software development life.
  • Aware of methods and practices such as Lean/Agile/XP, etc.
  • General understanding of the impacts of technology choice to the software development life cycle.

Business Acumen

  • Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
  • Understands the technology landscape, up to date on current technology trends and new technology, brings new ideas to the team.
  • Displays understanding of the project's value proposition for the customer. Shows commitment to deliver the best value proposition for the targeted customer.
  • Learns organization vision statement and decision-making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.

Personal/Leadership Attributes

  • Voices opinions and presents clear rationale. Uses data or factual evidence to influence.
  • Learns organization vision statement and decision-making framework. Able to understand how team and personal goals/objectives contribute to the organization vision.
  • Completes assigned tasks on time and with high quality. Takes independent responsibility for assigned deliverables.
  • Has the ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks.
  • Seeks to understand problems thoroughly before implementing solutions. Asks questions to clarify requirements when ambiguities are present.
  • Identifies opportunities for innovation and offers new ideas. Takes the initiative to experiment with new software frameworks
  • Adapts to new environments and changing requirements. Pivots quickly as needed. When coached, responds to need & seeks info from other sources
  • Write code that meets standards and delivers desired functionality using the technology selected for the project.

The base pay range for this position is $99K - $140K. 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 7/23/25.

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.

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

  • This is a remote position

Application Deadline: August 29, 2025

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.

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Salary : $99,000 - $140,000

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