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Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.\nWhat You’ll Do Day-To-Day\nPerform a variety of more complex non-standard engineering and new-to-you assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.\nPerform independent review of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis etc.\nPropose solutions and work scope to Supervisor, work autonomously on most assignments and solutions.\nEnsure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.\nIndependently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.\nDevelop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers. \nUnderstand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.\nWork on special projects, as directed.\nProvide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.\nActively participates in technical communications with internal customers.\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience in research and development of numerical methods, testing, and licensing of safety-related products for nuclear power plants, with the ability to apply these methods to real-world engineering challenges.\n\nHigh level programming experience in C, C++, and Python, including writing robust, maintainable, and high-performance scientific or engineering software.\n\nHands-on experience with engineering software for nuclear plant simulation, particularly thermal-hydraulic analysis tools such as RELAP5 and CFD platforms such as STAR-CCM+, is strongly preferred.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving ability, with proven strengths in attention to detail, time management, adaptability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\n\nComprehensive understanding of the mathematics and physics underlying nuclear power plant design and operation, including thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and reactor systems behavior.\n\nAdditional Day-To-Day:\nYour work will include developing, maintaining, and applying advanced thermal-hydraulic methodologies and numerical models that directly influence the performance of Framatome’s BWR fuel in the commercial reactor fleet. You will have opportunities to use tools such as RELAP5 for system-level thermal-hydraulic evaluations and STAR-CCM+ for detailed CFD analyses to support fuel design, and performance assessments. Your analyses will help advance Framatome’s predictive capabilities, improve fuel reliability, and enable the deployment of new or enhanced methodologies to meet evolving customer and regulatory needs.\nIn this role, you will collaborate with internal experts, utility customers, and regulatory authorities as new methods, models, and simulation improvements are implemented across the fleet. Your work will support high-visibility decisions related to safety analysis, operational margins, and product qualification. As you gain proficiency in specific analytical areas, you may progress into technical leadership roles such as methodology owner or step into an advisory role, contributing to the long-term direction of Framatome’s analytical tools and shaping the broader technical landscape of the nuclear industry.\nAbout BWR Codes & Methods:\nTheBWR Thermal Hydraulics Codes and Methods group is part of Framatome’s Fuel Development organization, where engineers develop the analytical tools and methodologies that underpin the performance, safety, and licensing of our BWR fuel products. This team leads the development of next generation thermal hydraulic models, system codes, and high fidelity simulations that support both ongoing fleet operations and future reactor needs. Engineers here work closely with design teams, safety analysts, testing organizations, and customer utilities to ensure our methods remain state of the art and responsive to emerging industry challenges. As nuclear energy experiences renewed global growth, the group plays a critical role in advancing Framatome’s capabilities and shaping the analytical landscape for the commercial BWR fleet.\nWhat You'll Bring\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.\nMinimum of 5 years of related experience.\nAdvanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria. \nGood communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data. \nAbility to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment. \nAdvanced problem identification and problem resolution skills. \nDisplays leadership characteristics. \nExhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking. \nAdvanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.\nTotal Rewards Package\nSalary: $128,000 - $142,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.\n Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).\n Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.\nPaid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.\nExtra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.\nAbout Framatome\nFramatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.\nFrom our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.\nAt Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:\nSolve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.\nBuild your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.\n Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.\nFramatome is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.\nOffers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). 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