INTERESTED IN MAKING AN IMPACT ON CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVES? GROW YOUR CAREER AT FRAMATOME!

Framatome is a major global leader in the nuclear energy market recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the international nuclear fleet. Offering a full range of reactor services requires an unparalleled passion and sense of purpose connected to our company’s mission and vision.

Essential to Framatome’s mission are our employees who provide a unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience that support us in providing competitive, reliable, and safe nuclear power plants. Our commitment to our employees is recognized through our competitive total rewards package. Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits and take part in innovative projects and development opportunities.

Framatome is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for our Mill Ridge Road office in Lynchburg, Virginia.

IBN (NDE Services) Engineering is a multi-disciplinary engineering product development group developing advanced and custom remotely controlled, robotic manipulators and controllers for our nuclear utility customers to perform non-destructive examinations of components within the power plant. Under direct supervision the successful candidate will integrate into a multi-discipline team of engineers including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers. Activities range from new products to modification and maintenance of existing systems.

The successful candidate...

• Possesses exceptional technical writing skills and mastery of the English language.
• Will demonstrate adaptability to different development software/platforms, as introduced.
• Thrives in an environment that is fast paced and very much “hands on”.
• Will demonstrate the ability to work independently on projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Participate in software development for various control systems, for projects ranging from small to large.

Identify new applications and opportunities to improve existing processes

Participate in all aspects of the software life cycle:

• Development and implementation of technical requirements

• Documentation

• Development of user manuals

• Perform acceptance testing in accordance with acceptance criteria

• Support and test products

• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods and improvements

• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required

TRAVEL: No travel required

Required Skills Required Experience

ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with at least four semesters completed by start of internship/co-op.
• Candidate must have some experience in programming in a major programming langauge such as C, C++, or C#.
• Strong academic performance.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED TO DIFFERENTIATE CANDIDATES WHO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

• Exposure to or experience in .NET programming.
• Exposure to or experience in Visual Studio programming environment.
• Exposure to or experience in database software.

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA

After work you will enjoy all that Central Virginia has to offer.  From beautiful Smith Mountain Lake to the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains you can hike, mountain bike, snowboard and water ski to your hearts content.  You'll avoid the traffic hassles of a major city, while being in driving distance to many of the major cities, beaches and attractions along the mid-Atlantic coast.  Take in a minor league baseball game or one of the many festivals in the region.  Our Young Generation Nuclear group hosts numerous social and professional development events that will allow you to quickly build relationships and advance your career. 

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

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work a retail schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• Interior design or sales experience/knowledge a plus but not required.
• Physically able to be on your feet and move throughout our showrooms over an 8-12 hour work day.
• Ability to maintain emotional composure in a professional business setting with customers, peers and management.
• Strong work ethic and dependability a must
• General computer proficiency
• Professional dress required