NOTE: This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY: This career level position will be working within the Plant Services department assisting in the development of the software that supports the NuScale control room simulator. This position needs a talented and flexible thinker that can implement real world working software solutions in a production environment. Experience managing server/client environments and familiar with configuration management of customer facing products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports development, testing and operation of the NuScale control room simulator and other software projects.
• Develops software in accordance with NuScale established procedures and processes to maintain configuration control.
• Identifies and provides solutions for software defects using issue tracking software.
• Implements solutions when errors are encountered and seeks to identify common cause issues that affect performance of the software solution.
• Implements solutions for problems using professional operational principles and company objectives.
• Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
• Performs hardware setup and maintenance such as installing computers/monitors and connecting cables. This may at times require limited travel to other locations outside of Corvallis at company's expense.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must demonstrate proficiency in the essential functions of the position and meet expectations in each required competency.

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity. Able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization. Able to present and demonstrate work in small group settings and to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Independently seeks methods to engage other team members.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a B.S. degree in software engineering, computer programing, computer science or other technical degree from an accredited college or university is required. Other engineering degrees such as mechanical or nuclear with strong software skills may be considered when accompanied by 5 or more years of demonstrable software deliverables.
• Experience: Five or more years of professional software development experience is required. Working with maintaining high up-time customer facing products desired. Additional desired experience includes:
  • Working knowledge of an integrated development environment of Visual studio and a revision control system such as Git required.
  • Previous experience preferred with Gitlab, C#, SQL, WPF, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrable understanding of data structures, architecture and optimizing efficiency.
  • Strong object-oriented fundamentals.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually. The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

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