AI and Software Innovation Engineer II

Framatome North America • Lynchburg, VA

2d • $77,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.
Framatome is leveraging digital technologies to enhance the safety and performance of the North American fleet. This role sits at the center of that transformation, helping translate business needs into secure, valuable digital solutions.
Within the Installed Base America (IB-A) Business Unit, you will serve as a Full Stack Software Engineer under close supervision. You will provide fundamental programming and consulting services for various internal customers to modernize Framatome’s business processes through digital transformation.
This role offers the opportunity to directly influence the safety and efficiency of critical energy infrastructure while developing expertise in deploying cutting-edge applications and tools. You'll collaborate with teams ranging from field operations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to internal customers.
• Teamwork: Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively.
• Time Management: Ability to manage tasks effectively.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required due to data and systems access requirements.
• Software Development: Write code to create full stack applications using Python, C#, TypeScript, CSS, and modern frameworks such as Vue or React.
• AI: Passion for leveraging LLMs, building AI tools and Agents to complete complex tasks.
• Occasional domestic travel (<15%) to customer sites and Framatome facilities. Periodic international travel to France, Germany, and other Framatome locations for R&D meetings and coordination on digital initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Data Science: Ability to document data structures, create ETLs and reports.
• Mobile Development: Native or React Native or other frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Implement technical requirements: Write code to implement features by following specifications, and designs.
• Quality Control: Verify software through testing, code reviews, and documentation.
• Partner with Stakeholders: Help identify operational challenges and requirements using off the shelf products such as LLMs, ML tools, Framatome’s software portfolio, and new/emerging technologies.
• Learn: Industry best practices, time management tools, emerging technologies.
• Research: Expand team knowledge by researching emerging technologies and presenting key findings.
• Ownership: You may be asked to own part or all of a specific application, making strategic leadership decisions, and being responsible for creating and defending software design decisions. This includes defining technical requirements, breaking down work into tasks, and guiding feature implementation from concept to completion.
• Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to newer engineers you may work alongside. This includes helping them understand best practices, reviewing their code, supporting their technical growth, and contributing to a collaborative learning environment. You may also assist in onboarding, offering technical direction, and reinforcing team standards to help junior team members succeed.

Benefits

• Salary: $77,000-$100,000 may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees