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Framatome Neutronics Codes and Methods Engineer in Richland, Washington
Neutronics Codes and Methods Engineer LinkedIn Twitter Email Message Share DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING Richland, WA * ID: 2718-378 * Full-Time/Regular What You've Accomplished You have completed a BS in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. An advanced degree may be substituted for related experience (MS 1-2 years or PhD 1-3 years). You have worked in an engineering role for at least 2 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. Who You Are Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/ You may have also acquired the following skills: Experience or coursework demonstrating a working engineering knowledge (reactor physics or thermal-hydraulics phenomena preferred). Experience with software development with C, C++, Fortran, or Python. Experience with computer model development and application (e.g.SERPENT, MCNP, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE or other nuclear industry analysis code). Effectively communicates highly technical topics to diverse groups which include Framatome management, customers and NRC staff. Experience developing and documenting software within an NQA-1 quality assurance program. Your Opportunity This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Neutronics Codes and Methods Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. This job opening is for the BWR Neutronics Codes and Methods group, which is responsible for maintaining and developing the engineering software used to design and license the fuel assemblies loaded in our customers' nuclear reactor cores. The team performs research and development of new codes and methods, addresses emergent issues, and responds to requests from internal and external users. Your work will include: Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop software and company products which support the design and licensing of Framatome fuel. Program new or revise existing software based on technical and performance objectives of a project. Perform licensing assessments for Framatome fuel design and methods. Develop and benchmark models used in licensing assessments. Interface with U.S. regulations to license Framatome reactor core design and methods. Work within a Linux computing environment. This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow. Who We Are Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future. See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/ Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/ Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensiti