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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 18,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2026-26662
Publication date
6/9/2026
Job details
Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAH - Safety, process and systems design - Reactor operation & functional design
Job Opening Title
Computational Engineer (m/f/d) for core and fuel assembly design neutronics
Job type
Non fixed term
Job description
As a computational engineer, you will work on tasks related to neutron-physical core and fuel assembly design. The focus is on applications for the Eastern European market.
Your work includes the qualification of new types of fuel assemblies, the proof of safe and economic operation of light water reactors of different types as well as the implementation of new calculational codes and design methods.
After a thorough familiarization with the topics, your work will include the following activities:
- Execution of neutron-physical design calculations for reactor cycles
- Preparation of quality-assured approval documents for nuclear operators and their supervisory authorities
- Contribution to the development of methods and codes in the field of neutron-physical core and fuel assembly design
- Conducting studies in the fields of reactor operation, validation of codes, and fuel assembly development
- Representing the field to customers, authorities, and experts
we offer:
- long-term professional perspective in an internationally acting company
- 35 hours per week and mobile working
- Attractive and modern working environment that offers space for individual development
- “Deutschlandticket” cost assumption of 50 %
- Numerous offers and sponsoring of sporting/health events
- Company Bike – leasing by conversion of fees
Profile
- University degree (Bachelor) in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or comparable qualifications
- First professional experience (of advantage)
- Knowledge of reactor physics and fuel assembly technology
- Interest in working with complex technical-scientific calculational codes
- Linux skills (of advantage)
- Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
- Good English skills (level B2)
- Good knowledge of German or willingness to to acquire knowledge at B1 level within the next few years
- Willingness for occasional international business trips
Schedule
Full-time
Job location
Job location
Germany, Bayern - Erlangen, Erlangen
Place of work
Erlangen
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
Student
Languages
- English (Good knowledge)
- German (Basic knowledge)
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