Talascend is currently seeking a Nuclear Methods Software Engineer for a remote, contract opportunity with our client.

Overview

This entry-level position involves developing on the ARMI framework, a Python codebase supporting nuclear reactor design and analysis. The role includes writing Python software daily, conducting code reviews, rigorous software testing, and writing documentation.

Responsibilities

Design and write Python software for the ARMI framework and the surrounding software ecosystem
Participate earnestly on both sides of the code review process
Audit and write tests within large Python code bases
Audit and write documentation for nuclear methods software
Support Continuous Integration and Deployment of mission-critical nuclear reactor design and analysis software
Support continuous learning and application of software best practices on a team of diverse engineers

Qualifications

A B.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent
A B.S. degree in a STEM field with 3 years of experience in the nuclear methods
A graduate degree in Nuclear Engineering or equivalent

Requirements

Proficiency with the Python programming language
A high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
Strong communication skills
An interest in software testing
An interest in good software documentation
An interest in quality and best practices
Experience working in a nuclear quality program (for example, NQA-1 or ISO 9001)
Strong verbal communication skills
Experience with unit testing in Python
Experience writing and maintaining high-quality software documentation
Experience in applying software quality principles and best practices
An interest in advocating for those principles and best practices
Experience with CI/CD tools and concepts
Understanding of fast reactors and other advanced reactors
Experience with Digital Twin modeling of nuclear reactors
Experience with real-time data pipelines
3 years professional programming experience

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.

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