New Graduate Fuel Rod Design EngineerDESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERINGRichland, WA*ID:HRR-2158-378*Full-Time/RegularWhat You've AccomplishedYou will complete a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related engineering degree plus 0-2 years of engineering experience. You may have participated in engineering or nuclear internships while completing your degree and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.Who You AreYour actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values:You may have also acquired the following skills:Fundamental understanding of mechanical and thermal analysis techniques and are comfortable with one or more coding languages.You display positive and effective team interaction skills and value positive peer relationships.You place a focus on leadership and initiative and can be counted on to maintain focus on customer requirements.You have developed excellent written and oral communication skills.Your OpportunityThis full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Fuel Rod Design Engineer in Lynchburg, VA or Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Materials and Thermal Mechanics Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit which is responsible for a broad range of activities including fuel rod and control component design, materials development, manufacturing support, and fuel performance code development. The engineering activities are coordinated with other Framatome fuel engineering departments both locally and worldwide. Your work will include:Perform thermal and mechanical analyses to support the safe irradiation of existing and advanced fuel designs. These analyses involve the use of engineering computer codes and employ both empirical and first principal methods.Maintain existing fuel rod analysis codes and develop automation software to streamline the analyses.Participate in and support interfaces with customer and regulatory authorities to obtain regulatory approval of the Framatome reactor core design, codes, and methods.Prepare and review design specifications, calculation files, test requirements and associated reports.This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.Who We AreFramatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future:Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required.This opportunity is in Richland, WashingtonRichland is located in the Columbia River basin in southeastern Washington a few hours east of Seattle. After work, the Richland, Kennewick, Pasco Tri-cities area offers a variety of water sports and fabulous fishing. A short drive puts you in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. With very little rainfall annually, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. Join your co-worke