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Principal Core Design Engineer

Framatome GmbH
Lynchburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

Principal Core Design Engineer

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ENGINEERING, NUCLEAR

Lynchburg, VA

ID : 2723-378

Full-Time / Regular

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Nuclear Engineering or a related Engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 7 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 :

You may have also acquired the following skills :

  • Familiarity with light water reactors and have performed multiple core designs in your career
  • Knowledge on how to control core physics parameters based on varying fuel assembly enrichment and poison
  • Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships
  • Customer focus and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with a passion for problem solving

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 Principal Core Design Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include :

  • Creating cross sections of various fuel assembly lattice designs to support one of the many light water reactors that Framatome is the fuel vendor for.
  • Designing new and shuffling old fuel assemblies in a pattern that leads to optimal energy requirements while maintaining safety parameters.
  • Calculating neutronics parameters, providing inputs for downstream analyses, and documenting the analyzed results.
  • Working with code developers to create new or revise existing codes and automation tools associated with core design.
  • Working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful customer delivery.
  • Supporting first-of-a-kind core design studies to support new fuel product development or new customer requirements.
  • 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 :

    Discover Lynchburg, Virginia :

    Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

    Your Total Rewards Package

    The range of base salary for the position is between $110,000 - $149,000, 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 :

    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.

    Salary : $110,000 - $149,000

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