Hardwired Signal List Specialist and Verification & Validation Engineer

Framatome Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Cashplan - Level 2

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family leave

Tusker Electric car scheme

Job summary

Framatome Ltd. is seeking an HSL Specialist to lead the specification and verification of I&C hardwired interfaces and to oversee Verification & Validation activities for the HPC project during commissioning.

You will collaborate with RD and NNBL licensee teams, ensuring design consistency, traceability and high-quality software testing. The role also focuses on mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement in V&V processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in I&C, automation, electrical or systems engineering.
• Proven experience in Verification & Validation and I&C testing activities.
• Ability to independently review technical documentation and drive issues to resolution.
• Good understanding of the engineering lifecycle, configuration management and traceability.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Experience in nuclear, safety-related or complex industrial projects.
• Experience with SPPA-T2000/T3000, EPR/HPC or similar I&C environments is advantageous.
• English fluent (required); French bonus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse functional requirements of elementary I&C systems to identify hardwired interface needs.
• Develop and maintain hardwired interface specifications with defined signal lists and technical characteristics.
• Ensure consistency between interface specifications and I&C software, particularly regarding sensors/actuators interfaces.
• Contribute to project configuration management through deviation and modification ticket analysis.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software designers and other I&C stakeholders.
• Prepare and produce V&V test books and associated test procedures per project requirements.
• Execute I&C software verification and validation tests using relevant platforms.
• Perform Level 1 and Level 2 parameter verification to ensure compliance with design specs.
• Review test reports for accuracy, completeness, traceability and compliance with V&V procedures.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to junior V&V engineers during test preparation and execution.
• Analyse test findings and contribute to their resolution with concerned stakeholders.

Skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Independent review

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SPPA-T2000/T3000

EPR/HPC I&C environments

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the JDO I&C Team, the HSL Specialist is responsible for the specification and verification of I&C hardwired interfaces, as well as the preparation, execution and supervision of Verification & Validation (V&V) activities. The JDO I&C team is an integrated team bringing together the Responsible Designer (RD) and the Intelligent Customer (NNB Licensee), working collaboratively to deliver I&C engineering activities for the HPC project during the Commissionning phase. Within this integrated organisation, design responsibility remains with the Responsible Designer (RD). The HSL Specialist will therefore act on behalf of the RD and play a key role in the I&C design sequence. The role requires strong technical expertise in I&C engineering, with a focus on ensuring design consistency, compliance with functional requirements and the quality of software testing activities. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of junior engineers, continuous improvement of V&V processes and overall project performance. The HSL Specialist reports to the I&C Discipline Lead and provides regular visibility on the activities progress, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Analyse the functional requirements of elementary I&C systems to identify and define hardwired interface needs.
• Develop and maintain hardwired interface specifications for operational I&C systems, including:
  • Definition of signal lists and associated technical characteristics.
  • Identification and clarification of open points with functional specification engineers.
  • Definition and application of design rules considering functional, technical and project constraints.
  • Development of optimisation strategies to ensure compliance with functional response time requirements.
• Ensure consistency between hardwired interface specifications and I&C software programming, particularly regarding elementary function blocks interfacing with sensors and actuators (standard diagrams).
• Contribute to project configuration management through the analysis and assessment of deviation and modification tickets.
• Collaborate with system engineers, software designers and other I&C stakeholders to ensure consistency and traceability of design requirements.
• Prepare and produce V&V test books and associated test procedures in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards.
• Execute I&C software verification and validation tests using the relevant test platforms and environments.
• Perform Level 1 and Level 2 parameter verification to ensure compliance with design specifications and functional requirements.
• Review and verify test reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, traceability and compliance with applicable V&V procedures.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance to junior V&V engineers during test preparation and execution.
• Analyse test findings, identify anomalies and contribute to their resolution in collaboration with concerned stakeholders etc

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent, preferably in I&C, automation, electrical or systems engineering.
• Proven experience in Verification & Validation and I&C testing activities.
• Ability to independently review technical documentation, challenge technical solutions and drive issues to resolution.
• Good understanding of engineering lifecycle, configuration management and traceability principles.
• Strong coordination, and communication skills.
• Experience in nuclear, safety-related or complex industrial projects is highly desirable.
• Experience with SPPA-T2000/T3000, EPR/HPC or similar I&C environments would be an advantage.
• Languages (level)
  • English fluent (required)
  • French - bonus

About the Company

Legal company Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%)., BU description At Framatome we are a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 22,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is now over 500 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming continuing our growth journey.

Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance - individual cover
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover - individual and family cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Generous family leave

Location

Job location Job location United Kingdom, Bristol

Job location (site) Aztec West

Additional Information

Job family Standard

Applicant criteria Minimum level of education required Technical Certificate / Diploma

Minimum level of experience required Experienced

Employment level Non cadre