Scientific Computing Engineer
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.This role is in the the Scientific Computing, Automation and Development (SCAD) team in the IBPE Engineering organization. The SCAD team supports engineering analysis in Framatome's Installed Base Products and Engineering organization for the existing light water reactor fleet, advanced reactors, and small modular reactors. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Civil engineering, with a minor or strong course work in computer science.Your work will include developing Safety Related software in Python for automation of engineering calculations in solid mechanics, thermal hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics and other engineering disciplines. You'll work directly with engineering teams to understand their calculation needs and define appropriate software scopes. You'll be relied upon to provide support and training to engineers to enable them to complete their work efficiently and with high quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
- Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
- Basic knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
- Exposure to use of CAD modeling and computer programming skills.
- Strong experience in scripting languages (Python, Bash) and LaTeX.
- Strong fundamentals in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and/or dynamics.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for experience with Scientific Python libraries (xarray, pandas, scipy, matplotlib), automated testing frameworks (pytest) and Python packaging (conda).
- Experience with source control (git) and developing chained execution processes.
- Experience in finite element analysis and/or computational fluid dynamics.
- Experience working in nuclear industry (or other similarly regulated industries).
Responsibilities
- Perform standard engineering assignments typically in areas of design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, resolution of field problems, and resolution of quality events.
- Develop awareness of government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards with support of senior staff.
- Under a mentor’s guidance, evaluate, select and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Benefits
- 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).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
- Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
