Experienced Core Design / Neutronics Engineer

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Framatome in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Experienced Core Design / Neutronics Engineer to contribute to LWR core design, neutronics analyses, and safety assessments on critical nuclear projects. This onsite role leverages proven expertise with fuel assemblies and lattice design.

You will design and optimize fuel assemblies, calculate core parameters, document results, and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to convey technical data.
• Experience with specialized software tools and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design cross sections of fuel assemblies and lattice designs for LWRs.
• Design and shuffle fuel assemblies to meet energy and safety goals.
• Calculate neutronics parameters and document results.
• Propose solutions and work autonomously on assignments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and engineering standards.
• Develop new methods or models to provide value to customers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.

Skills

Core design experience

Neutronics calculations

Nuclear fuel design

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Experienced Core Design / Neutronics Engineer

Location: US-VA-Lynchburg

ID: 2026-2872

Job Details

• Category: Engineering, Nuclear
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Location Type: Onsite
• Posted Salary Range: USD $115,000.00 - USD $156,000.00 /Yr.

Why This Role Is Critical

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.

What You'll Do Day-To-Day

• Creating cross sections of various fuel assembly lattice designs to support one of the many light water reactors that Framatome is the fuel vendor for.
• Designing new and shuffling old fuel assemblies in a pattern that leads to optimal energy requirements while maintaining safety parameters.
• Calculating neutronics parameters, providing inputs for downstream analyses, and documenting the analyzed results.
• Propose solutions and work scope to supervisor, works autonomously on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluate, select and apply a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgement in making more complex adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Understand impact of work on other organizations internally and externally.
• Work on special projects, as directed.
• Provide suggestions for improving processes and implementing process improvements.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with light water reactors and have performed multiple core designs in your career
• Knowledge on how to control core physics parameters based on varying fuel assembly enrichment and poison
• Display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships
• Customer focus and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a passion for problem solving

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
• Excellent communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Grows developed network and maintains good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $115,000 - $156,000 and 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.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).