Sr. Design Engineer, Nuclear Instrumentation

What You’ve Accomplished

• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 7 years of directly related experience
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria
• Grows developed network and maintains good interpersonal relationships, work collaboratively within a team environment
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Displays leadership characteristics
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking
• Advanced level of specific software tools (CAD, FEA, CFD) and programming skills
• You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Advanced technical acumen in mechanical and electrical applications, preferably in nuclear instrumentation products, and advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability to design within given standards, processes and regulations, and communicate issues promptly and appropriately
• Good verbal and excellent written communication skills for documenting engineering analysis
• Ability to manage product lifecycle, proactively develop new or adapted features, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers
• Maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment; demonstrate engineering leadership

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 Sr. Design Engineer in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Nuclear Instrumentation Business Line in the Instrumentation & Controls Business Unit.

Your work will include a variety of complex engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks and resolution of field problems related to nuclear instrumentation, specifically RMAS and Incore products. Additional duties will include:

• Working independently to evaluate and apply advanced engineering judgment in making complex adaptations to improve designs and manage a product lifecycle
• Identifying R&D scopes of work to improve product design for marketability
• Ensuring compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards
• Hands‑on experience building prototypes and samples and knowledge of Solid Works is preferred but not required

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.

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 Instrumentation and Controls Business Unit contributes to this future:

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

The range of base salary for the position is between $112,000 - $152,000, 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…