Simulator Software Engineer

4 weeks ago

Surry, United States Solvenow Inc. Full time

About the job Simulator Software Engineer
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.
  • Designs, tests and implements code for new software installation.
  • 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.
  • Serves as point of contact for simulator software issues, modifications and maintenance.
  • 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

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