Advanced Fuel Neutronics Engineer

FRAMATOME

$100K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with acceptable alternatives.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in engineering roles.
  • Strong understanding of engineering standards and techniques.
  • Excellent communication for conveying detailed technical information.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and informal leadership qualities.
  • Proficiency in specialized software and programming languages as required.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts diverse engineering tasks and resolves field problems independently.
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Evaluates and applies technical techniques in novel engineering tasks.
  • Continuously develops knowledge of organizational processes and customer needs.
  • Leads special projects and initiatives as assigned.
  • Implements process improvements and suggestions for operational efficiency.
  • Maintains a safety-first mindset in all responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Multiple medical plan options and comprehensive health coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Lifestyle spending account and employer-paid mental health support.
  • Education reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Day-To-Day

  • Performs non-standard engineering, varied 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.
  • Receives minimal assistance and instruction and works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
  • Ensures compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
  • Independently evaluates, selects and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
  • Continues to develop knowledge of organization, processes and customers.
  • Works on special projects, as directed.
  • Provides suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.
  • Maintain a safety mindset.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge
  • Experience with cross section generation and processing codes, e.g., APOLLO, CASMO, HELIOS, TRITON (NEWT), Polaris, GenPMAXS
  • Experience with 3D neutronics simulator codes, e.g., ARTEMIS, SIMULATE, PARCS, ANC, GRIFFIN
  • Experience with Monte Carlo transport codes, e.g., MCNP, OpenMC, Serpent, KENO
  • Experience with advanced reactor modeling including fuel element design, lattice pattern optimization, control element design, depletion calculations
  • Experience comparing simulations to benchmarks or experimental data
  • Exposure to computer programming and scripting with FORTRAN, PYTHON, and C++
  • Proficiency with Linux environments and experience with high-performance computing


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
    • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
  • Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
  • Displays informal leadership characteristics.
  • Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
  • Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.


Total Rewards Package

Total Rewards Package
  • Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 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.
  • 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).
  • Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
  • Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.


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