Principal Software Developer

Job Description

The Core Analysis Process System (CAPS) Project is looking to hire a principal software engineer to lead the reactor engineering community in developing and implementing complex software solutions for scientific and engineering problems. The CAPS Project works directly with our engineers to provide common software engineering solutions for the reactor design community, applicable to all naval nuclear core designs. The project is focused on the ability to provide robust, user friendly, automated tools to evaluate thermal hydraulic and reactor performance design conditions.

As a Principal Software Developer on the CAPS Project, the qualifying individual will need to be able to directly mentor and oversee multiple software engineers and nuclear engineers in designing, developing, testing, verifying, and maintaining engineering applications and programs using modern computing architectures. Additionally, the selected individual will work closely with management and leads to define the future of the scientific and engineering work efforts across the reactor engineering, data science and high performance computing technologies with a focus on near term execution.

Particular application areas include nuclear reactor physics, reactor thermal performance and casualty analysis, and data science.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering or science field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related technical, engineering, science field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience;

or Currently a Principal Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

• Strong programming skills with compiled (e.g., Java, C, C++ or Fortran) and/or interpreted (e.g., Python) scientific computing languages
• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of software architecture (design, implementation, testing, maintenance, configuration management)
• Experience with client-server software systems used across multiple operating environments (e.g. Windows, Linux)
• Experience with Graphical User Interface
• Parallel programming and running parallel jobs on supercomputing systems
• Experience functioning within an agile development methodology
• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability and passion for developing scientific software
• Capacity to work independently, as well as within interdisciplinary teams with minimal supervision

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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$ - $ annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug‑free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law.

Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.