We are looking to hire a highly motivated I&C Safety Systems Software Supervisor who leads a team of software engineers responsible for developing, implementing, and verifying safety‑related digital instrumentation and control (I&C) software for commercial nuclear power plant modernization projects. This role combines technical leadership with direct individual‑contributor responsibilities, ensuring that software meets nuclear regulatory requirements, functional safety expectations, and system‑level architectural needs. The supervisor oversees team performance, mentors engineers, and contributes personally to software design, implementation, and lifecycle documentation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers working on safety‑class digital I&C systems.
• Plan and allocate work across the team, ensuring alignment with project schedules, quality expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical reviews of software requirements, design artifacts, code, and test results.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and professional development for team members.
• Coordinate with system architects, hardware engineering, licensing, quality assurance, and project management to ensure integrated, compliant solutions.
• Represent the software team in customer meetings, audits, and regulatory interactions.

Individual Contributor Responsibilities

• Develop safety‑critical software for reactor protection systems, engineered safety features actuation, and other safety‑class functions.
• Translate system and regulatory requirements into detailed software requirements and design specifications.
• Implement software using qualified tools and methods appropriate for nuclear safety applications.
• Perform engineering test activities and formal reviews.
• Prepare and maintain lifecycle documentation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with nuclear standards.
• Contribute to hazard analyses, FMEA, and software inputs to the safety case.

Compliance and Technical Excellence

• Ensure adherence to nuclear and safety‑critical software standards such as IEC 60880, IEC 62138, IEEE 7‑4.3.2, IEC 61513, IEEE 1012 and NRC regulatory guidance.
• Support configuration management, change control, and software quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of software development practices, tools, and workflows.
• Participate in digital modernization initiatives and evaluation of emerging technologies relevant to nuclear safety systems.

• Ensures effective performance of engineering assignments.  
• Plans and directs the timely execution of engineering activities, as assigned.  
• Ensures projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies, objectives and customer standards.  
• Ensures adherence to government, organization and customer engineering standards and procedures.  
• Monitors goals, objectives and standards of performance for assigned team members.  
• Works interactively with customers and clients to develop strong relationships.  
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements.  
• Works on special projects, as directed.  Performs other related duties and tasks, as required. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
  • Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted. 
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience. 
• Advanced knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.  
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, management and customers as required.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Advanced problem identification and problem resolution skills.  
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.  
• Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.  
• Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
• Understanding of deterministic real time software behavior, embedded systems, and safety critical design principles.
• Experience developing software for safety critical or regulated environments (nuclear, aerospace, medical, rail, or industrial control).
• Proficiency with programming languages and tools used in qualified development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, manage workload, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with digital safety platforms (e.g., FPGA based systems, safety PLCs, certified DCS platforms).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for nuclear digital systems.
• Experience supporting licensing submittals, audits, or regulatory inspections.

Total Rewards Package         

• Salary: $115,000 -  $156,000 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.
• 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.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver 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.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).