Software Engineer 4 – Commercial Nuclear

NuScale Power

. Assist in developing software models supporting the NuScale control room simulator .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCorvallis • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,104 - $153,401 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development for modeling and simulation, with a strong foundation in thermal hydraulic and neutronic analysis. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while adhering to industry standards and procedures.

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Software Development ExperienceThermal Hydraulic AnalysisNeutronic Analysis SoftwareFortran, C++, Python DevelopmentVisual Studio or Visual Studio Code

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Hard Skills

Software ModelingSimulator DevelopmentThermal Hydraulic Engineering PrinciplesNumerical MethodsP&ID InterpretationGitGitLab or GitHubRELAP5TRACESimulate 3 or MCNP

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Visual StudioVisual Studio CodeGSE Simulation SoftwareSimExecJTopmeretJElectric

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligible under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Industry Keywords

Control Room SimulatorConfiguration ControlSoftware Defect DocumentationIssue-Tracking SoftwareEngineering Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing software models supporting the NuScale control room simulator
Collaborate with NuScale operators and engineers
Update plant models according to engineering documentation
Support development, testing, and operation of the control room simulator and other software projects
Develop software according to NuScale procedures and processes while maintaining configuration control
Document software defects using issue-tracking software
Recommend solutions for software errors and identify common-cause issues affecting performance
Solve problems using professional operational principles and company objectives
Work under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives
Collaborate with team members to vet solutions and deliver high-quality deliverables
Set up and maintain hardware, including installing computers and monitors and connecting cables
Travel occasionally to locations outside Corvallis as needed
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum B.S. degree in physics, engineering, or another technical discipline from an accredited college or university
ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
Five or more years of professional software development experience or internship preferred
Five or more years of demonstrable software deliverables focused on modeling and simulator development preferred
Experience with thermal hydraulic and neutronic analysis software highly desirable
Working knowledge of Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code required
Working knowledge of Git required
Experience with GitLab or GitHub
Experience developing software in Fortran, C++, and/or Python
Experience with thermal hydraulic system codes such as RELAP5 and TRACE
Experience with neutronic analysis codes such as Simulate 3 and MCNP
Understanding of basic thermal hydraulic engineering principles
Understanding of numerical methods for coupled partial differential equations associated with fluid flow and heat transfer
Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings
Experience with GSE simulation software such as SimExec, JTopmeret, and JElectric
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
Ability to travel nationally and locally
Ability to understand and communicate clearly using phones, computers, and personal interaction

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work within the contiguous United States if living beyond a 30-mile radius of a physical NuScale office
Occasional business travel at company expense
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment