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- Senior Nuclear Simulator Software Engineer
Simulator Software Engineer - Surry, United States - Solvenow Inc.
Description
Location:Surry
Job Summary
This role is fully competent at a very high technical level, working independently. Incumbents at this level perform difficult and complex work requiring thorough knowledge and experience within the nuclear simulator.
Responsible for all programming and associated hardware connectivity to ensure 100% alignment and fidelity of the training simulator with the actual station simulator, and to ensure NRC simulator acceptance.
Repairs simulator deficiencies and improves the simulator performance as needed.
Responsible for the neutronics and thermo hydraulics software, as well as the modeling software of the plant systems.
Serves as the code and system administrator for simulator software.
Interface and provide consultation/guidance to plant engineering on design change needs, plant computer systems issues and schedule of maintenance and upgrades.
Implements and maintains structured software design and develop processes which includes software configuration, model verification, validation testing, technical procedures and software documentation.
Serves as the subject matter expert for company and vendor engineering staff to obtain necessary design data for simulator models.
Responsible for providing technical expertise and instruction to lower level position.
The impact of errors will result in significant costs and have major impact to station operations.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience Nuclear Simulator Software Engineer:
-10+ years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems, design and operation with a Bachelor degree.
In depth knowledge of computer systems hardware/software, client/server architecture, Windows and Sun Solaris operating systems.
In depth knowledge of computer programming languages, Fortran, C++, and other programming languages in a real-time simulation environment.
In depth knowledge of computer interfaces, I/O, network and serial communications.
In depth knowledge of stimulation, emulation and hybrid technologies in simulation.
Ability to
read/write and interpret protocols to interface new simulator design changes.
In depth knowledge of analog/digital electronics, components, design, fabrication, assembly, maintenance, repairs, testing and troubleshooting problems to solution.
In depth knowledge of embedded software used in microprocessor based equipment
Ability to
analyze and apply logical processes and knowledge to perform integrated system troubleshooting
In depth knowledge of power system operations, plant computer systems and instrumentation.
In depth knowledge of simulator NRC requirements and industry standard ANS 3.5
Strong oral, written and interpersonal communications skills, and team player
Education
Requirements
Education
Level:
Degree or an equivalent combination of
education
and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of
education
:
Bachelor , Master , Disciplines:
Preferred:
Engineering Chemistry, Engineering Technology, Engineering/ Electrical, Engineering/Mechanical, Engineering/Nuclear, Computer Engineering
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Preferred:
SRO License - Unspecified
SRO Certificate - Unspecified
Additional Requirements:
12+ years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems, design and operation with an Associates degree
14+ years experience required in Engineering or IT knowledge of plant systems, design and operation with a HS diploma.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of
education
and years of experience are encouraged to apply.