Software Engineer III

Framatome-North-America; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement

Paid Time Off

Extra Perks

Job summary

Framatome in Richland, WA seeks a software engineer to support a 24x7 MES environment, develop from specifications, and lead upgrades. You will collaborate with IT and manufacturing teams to ensure robust software design and deployment in a critical industrial setting.

You will guide less experienced engineers and contribute to project leadership, while maintaining strong communication across all levels of staff and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.
• Understanding of network protocols and deployment across environments.
• Proficient with MS Office and programming tools listed above.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to adapt priorities and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Write, modify, develop and implement software applications from specs.
• Participate in testing, review, and certification of software.
• Support and install software applications/operating systems.
• Manage installation and configuration of complex third-party apps.
• Provide resolutions to improve customer satisfaction and budget alignment.
• May own an application with leadership and governance responsibilities.
• Provide guidance to junior software engineers.
• Provide DBA support to a 24x7 MES environment and lead upgrades.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Diagnose technical issues

Prioritize and adapt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Equivalent work experience considered

Tools

C++

C#

Visual Basic

ASP

Java

SQL

Job description

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

• Work from detailed programming specifications, design, modify, develop, write and implement software-programming applications.

• Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

• Support and/or install software applications/operating systems.

• Manage installation and configuration of more complex third-party applications.

• Provide resolution to a fundamental problem or seize an opportunity that improves the satisfaction of a customer, user or provider.

• Explain the financial impact of a solution or a decision to assist customers in complying with budget requirements.

• May assume ownership of a specific application. Ownership = operational leadership, strategicleadership, responsible for creating and defending software design, technical leadership within a taskor project that changes the software, interface with IT, vendor/consultant/subcontractor/customermanagement.

• May provide guidance to less experienced Software Engineers.

Fill primary role of providing DBA support to 24x7 MES environmentImplement planned upgrades/improvements to MESLead technology project teams in the manufacturing space

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or arelated field. Equivalent workexperience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of fundamental concept, practices andprocedures in the area of specialization.
• Understanding of network protocols and applicationdeployment across environments.
• Proficient with PC-based applications such as MS Office,appropriate programming tools such as C++, C#, Visual Basic, ASP, JAVA, PL Sequel, WEB 2.0.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve fundamental technical issues.
• Excellent communication skillswith ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to develop andmaintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly and work well as part of a team.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $94,000 - $127,000, 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 Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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 DOE810AppendixA).