Experienced I&C System Designer Engineer

About the role

Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you will shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact through engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies, helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

As a System Designer for Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Safety Systems, you will lead the technical definition, integration, and lifecycle architecture of safety-related control systems for commercial nuclear power modernization projects. This role ensures that system designs meet regulatory requirements, functional safety expectations, and customer performance needs while aligning with product strategy and commercial commitments.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex non-standard engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of specifications, execution of field tasks, and resolution of field problems and quality events.
• Conduct independent reviews of department work products, risk assessments, Apparent Cause Analyses, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Propose solutions and work scope to Supervisor; work autonomously on most assignments.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, organization, industry, and customer engineering standards.
• Evaluate, select, and apply technical techniques, procedures, and criteria, making adaptations and modifications for tasks not previously performed.
• Develop new or adapted products, methods, systems, or models to provide added-value solutions to customers.
• Understand the impact of work on other internal and external organizations.
• Work on special projects and suggest process improvements.
• Develop and maintain system-level architecture for safety-class digital I&C systems, including reactor protection, engineered safety features actuation, and diverse backup systems.
• Translate regulatory, licensing, and customer requirements into clear system specifications, interface definitions, and design constraints.
• Lead cross-disciplinary integration across hardware, software, networks, cybersecurity, and human-machine interface components.
• Support safety analyses such as FMEA, reliability assessments, deterministic safety evaluations, and defense-in-depth and diversity (D3) assessments.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and digital I&C standards, including IEEE 603, IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 62138, 10 CFR 50/52/73, IEEE 1012, and NRC regulatory guidance.
• Provide technical leadership during design, implementation, verification/validation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with licensing, quality, and commercial teams to support bids, proposals, customer meetings, and regulatory interactions.
• Prepare and review lifecycle documentation, including requirements specifications, architecture descriptions, interface control documents, and safety case inputs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for digital safety systems, modernization strategies, and emerging technologies relevant to nuclear I&C.
• Support configuration management, design change control, and technical risk management throughout the system lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology, and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques, and criteria.
• Understanding of nuclear licensing frameworks, digital safety system requirements, and deterministic system behavior.
• Experience supporting licensing submittals or regulatory audits.
• Familiarity with digital safety platforms (e.g., FPGA-based systems, safety PLCs, or qualified DCS platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with customer and regulator interactions.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for nuclear safety systems (e.g., NEI 08-09, RG 5.71).

Skills

• Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and resolution skills.
• Displays leadership characteristics.
• Exhibits a questioning attitude and practices self-checking.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer-paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Pay

Salary: $116,000 - $139,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Framatome Inc. employs more than 2,400 people across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation. From facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and beyond, Framatome delivers outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.