What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 5 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 knowledge of reactor physics and thermal-hydraulics phenomena.

• Experience with software development with C, C++, Fortran, or Python code development.

• Experience with computer model development and application (e.g. SERPENT, MCNP, SCALE, CASMO, SIMULATE or other nuclear industry analysis code).

• Proven ability to effectively communicate and coordinate activities among the diverse groups within Framatome and with customers.

• Experience working with engineering workstation computers and LINUX operating environments.

  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 an Experienced Neutronics Codes and Methods Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. 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.

  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-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required.

  Your Total Rewards Package

  The range of base salary for the position is between $104,000 - $141,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

  Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

  Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

  Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

  Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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