Experienced Software Engineer
Framatome Inc.3 months ago
Cranberry, PA, USASenior
Base Salary
$99k - $134k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop, modify, implement, and maintain safety-critical software for digital nuclear instrumentation and control systems.
- Translate system and regulatory requirements into software requirements, design specifications, and implementation plans.
- Support software architecture involving redundancy, determinism, diversity, and fail-safe behavior.
- Perform software testing, test review and analysis, test witnessing, and certification activities.
- Prepare and maintain lifecycle documentation, requirements traceability, and configuration records.
- Support software installation, operating-system deployment, and configuration of complex third-party application suites.
- Participate in hazard analyses, FMEA, safety-case contributions, audits, licensing reviews, and regulatory inspections.
- Collaborate with system architects, designers, hardware engineers, cybersecurity specialists, licensing teams, customers, and vendors.
- Contribute to software development process, tooling, and quality improvements.
- Provide technical leadership and may supervise or guide less experienced Software Engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be considered instead of a degree.
- Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
- Experience developing software for safety-critical or regulated environments such as nuclear, aerospace, medical, rail, or industrial control.
- Understanding of deterministic real-time software behavior, embedded systems, and safety-critical design principles.
- Familiarity with nuclear digital I&C standards and regulatory expectations for safety-class software.
- Proficiency with safety-critical programming languages and tools, including C, C++, structured languages, model-based tools, and static analysis tools.
- Experience with requirements engineering, traceability, and configuration management.
- Experience with digital safety platforms such as FPGA-based systems, safety PLCs, or certified DCS platforms.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for nuclear digital systems, including NEI 08-09 and RG 5.71.
- Experience supporting licensing submittals, audits, or regulatory inspections.
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and formal verification methods.
- Understanding of network protocols and application deployment across environments, along with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Base salary of $99,000-$134,000, with possible annual incentives and performance bonuses.
- Multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, disability coverage, and optional supplemental plans.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Up to three weeks of vacation, eight 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.
- Offers are contingent on a background check and drug screen where applicable; positions may involve U.S. export-controlled information and DOE 810 Appendix A eligibility requirements.
About Framatome Inc.
Framatome Inc. provides nuclear engineering, fuel, reactor components, and instrumentation and control systems, plus maintenance and life‑extension services for nuclear power plants and utilities. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Courbevoie, France, the company serves reactor operators worldwide through design, installation, inspection, and repair programs. It operates as a privately held entity with global operations supporting both operating fleets and new‑build projects.