Nuclear Real-Time Simulator Engineer

Protingent; Kemmerer (WY); On-site; USD 141,385 - 212,079; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Simulator Engineer in Kemmerer, WY, to develop and maintain advanced reactor system models using FORTRAN, C++, and Python. You will configure real-time simulation platforms and work with I&C and design teams to ensure fidelity across normal operations, transients, and off-nominal conditions.

The role involves upgrading simulators, validating models, and supporting training sessions, while producing QA-compliant documentation and change logs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of training simulator engineering or real-time modeling experience in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in FORTRAN, C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance dynamic models of reactor systems using FORTRAN, C++, and Python.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot real-time simulation platforms (R Time and RTP).
• Collaborate with design, I&C, training, and human factors teams to ensure fidelity across operations and transients.
• Participate in simulator upgrades, rehosting, and digital I&C adaptations.
• Perform acceptance testing, validation, debugging, and model verification against design basis events.
• Support training sessions by diagnosing issues and minimizing downtime.
• Produce engineering documentation and change logs per QA standards.
• Align simulator development with ANSI/ANS-3.5, NRC licensing requirements and INPO accreditation.

Skills

FORTRAN

C++

Python

Real-time simulation platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

R Time

RTP

3 Key Master

Job description

Protingent Staffing seeks a Simulator Engineer in Kemmerer, WY, to develop and maintain advanced reactor system models using FORTRAN, C++, and Python. You will configure real-time simulation platforms and work with I&C and design teams to ensure fidelity across normal operations, transients, and off-nominal conditions.

The role involves upgrading simulators, validating models, and supporting training sessions, while producing QA-compliant documentation and change logs.