Simulator Software Engineer

Job Summary

• This role is fully competent at a very high technical level working independently. Incumbents at this level perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge and experience within the nuclear simulator.
• Responsible for all programming and associated hardware connectivity to ensure 100% alignment and fidelity of the training simulator with the actual station simulator and to ensure NRC simulator acceptance.
• Designs tests and implements code for new software installation.
• Repairs simulator deficiencies and improves the simulator performance as needed.
• Responsible for the neutronics and thermo hydraulics software as well as the modeling software of the plant systems.
• Serves as the code and system administrator for simulator software.
• Interface and provide consultation/guidance to plant engineering on design change needs plant computer systems issues and schedule of maintenance and upgrades.
• Implements and maintains structured software design and develop processes which includes software configuration model verification validation testing technical procedures and software documentation.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for company and vendor engineering staff to obtain necessary design data for simulator models.
• Serves as point of contact for simulator software issues modifications and maintenance.
• Responsible for providing technical expertise and instruction to lower level position.
• The impact of errors will result in significant costs and have major impact to station operations.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills Abilities & Experience

Nuclear Simulator Software Engineer:

• 10 years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems design and operation with a Bachelor degree.
• In depth knowledge of computer systems hardware/software client/server architecture Windows and Sun Solaris operating systems.
• In depth knowledge of computer programming languages Fortran C and other programming languages in a realtime simulation environment.
• In depth knowledge of computer interfaces I/O network and serial communications.
• In depth knowledge of stimulation emulation and hybrid technologies in simulation.
• Ability to read/write and interpret protocols to interface new simulator design changes.
• In depth knowledge of analog/digital electronics components design fabrication assembly maintenance repairs testing and troubleshooting problems to solution.
• In depth knowledge of embedded software used in microprocessor based equipment
• Ability to analyze and apply logical processes and knowledge to perform integrated system troubleshooting
• In depth knowledge of power system operations plant computer systems and instrumentation.
• In depth knowledge of simulator NRC requirements and industry standard ANS 3.5
• Strong oral written and interpersonal communications skills and team player

Education Requirements

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor Master Disciplines: Preferred: Engineering Chemistry Engineering Technology Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Nuclear Computer Engineering

Licenses Certifications or Quals Description

• Preferred: SRO License Unspecified
• SRO Certificate Unspecified
  

Additional Requirements:

Senior Nuclear Simulator Software Engineer:

• 12 years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems design and operation with an Associates degree
• 14 years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems design and operation with a HS diploma.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5E9 W1CW5 or O3O6 plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Remote Work :

No