Experienced Fuel Rod Design Engineer

What You’ve Accomplished

• Completion of a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related Engineering degree
• At least 3 years of directly related experience
• Good communication skills including the ability to comprehend and convey detailed technical data (meetings, email, presentations, and customer deliverables)
• Ability to develop networks and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Works collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong, advanced problem identification and resolution skills
• Displays informal leadership characteristics
• Questioning attitude and practices self-checking
• Advanced level of Microsoft Office and business unit specific software tools (ex. CAD, FEA, CFD, etc.) and computer programming skills
• You 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:

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of engineering principles, particularly with respect to thermal performance and stress analysis. Cognizant of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
• Problem-Solving / Decision Making: Adept at analyzing complex problems and making informed decisions. Able to think critically, evaluate alternatives and propose effective solutions to technical challenges.
• Communication / Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate with team members, other departments, and different levels of management. Able to convey technical information clearly, listen actively, and foster open lines of communications.
• Project management: Plan and organize test programs and projects and ensure projects are completed within budget and are of high quality.
• Innovated Thinking: Aware of state-of-the-art developments within the Nuclear Engineering field and able to propose new developments, ideas, and methodologies to advance Framatome's R&D portfolio.

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 an Experienced Fuel Rod Design Engineer in Richland, WA (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. You will be responsible for the design and analyses of Framatome fuel rods and control rods as well as the development of codes and methods for nuclear applications. Your work will include:

• Performing thermal and mechanical analyses to support the safe irradiation of existing and advanced fuel designs
  • These analyses involve the use of engineering computer codes and employ both empirical and first principal methods
• Maintaining existing fuel rode analysis codes and develop automation software to streamline the analyses
• Participating in and supporting interface with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Framatome reactor core design, codes, and methods
• Preparing and reviewing design specifications, calculation files, test requirements, and associated reports

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 Richland:

Framatome’s Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $92,000 - $124,000, 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.