Software Developer 3 (Control Room Simulator)

Accountabilities: Develop, test, maintain, and operate software supporting the control room simulator and other related software projects. Build production-ready software solutions in accordance with established development procedures, processes, and quality standards. Maintain configuration control for software products and ensure development activities follow established practices. Investigate software defects using issue-tracking systems and implement effective solutions. Analyze recurring errors and performance issues to identify common root causes and prevent future problems. Apply sound software engineering and operational principles when resolving technical issues and implementing improvements. Collaborate with team members to review proposed solutions, validate technical approaches, and ensure deliverables meet quality expectations. Support server/client environments and customer-facing products with a focus on reliability and high availability. Perform hardware setup and maintenance, including installing computers and monitors and connecting required equipment. Provide technical support for simulator environments and assist with resolving issues across software and hardware components. Work toward long-term technical and project objectives with appropriate guidance while exercising independent judgment. Communicate technical concepts, progress, issues, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Follow applicable safety and quality assurance requirements and contribute to a strong culture of safe, reliable, and high-quality engineering practices. Travel locally or nationally when required for technical support or business needs. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, or another relevant technical discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates with other engineering degrees, such as Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering, may be considered with 5+ years of demonstrable professional software development experience and relevant software deliverables. At least 5 years of professional software development experience. Experience supporting and maintaining high-uptime, customer-facing software products is preferred. Working knowledge of an integrated development environment such as Visual Studio and a revision control system such as Git. Experience with GitLab, C#, SQL, WPF, networking fundamentals, and distributed systems is preferred. Strong understanding of data structures, software architecture, and techniques for optimizing system efficiency. Strong object-oriented programming fundamentals. Ability to troubleshoot complex software problems, evaluate information, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions. Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage project timelines, deadlines, priorities, and competing demands. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and demonstrate work to technical and non-technical audiences. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and effective working relationships across teams. Adaptable and comfortable working in an environment where priorities, requirements, and technical challenges may change. Demonstrated dependability, accountability, and willingness to seek feedback and continuously improve. Commitment to safety, quality assurance, applicable regulations, standards, and established engineering practices. Ability to learn new technical concepts and job functions quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment. Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810 requirements. Ability to meet the physical and travel requirements associated with the role, with reasonable accommodations where applicable. Benefits Target annual compensation range of $108,908–$131,441 . Full annual pay range of $97,642–$152,722 . Compensation is determined based on factors including relevant job-related skills, professional experience, education, training, and internal equity. Remote work available within the contiguous United States . Occasional local or national travel required for business needs, with applicable travel expenses covered. Opportunity to work on technically sophisticated simulator software and customer-facing systems. Opportunity to contribute to software development, system reliability, troubleshooting, configuration management, and hardware integration. Collaborative engineering environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.