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