Job Title: Software Developer 3 (Simulator Engineer)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Software Developer 3 (Simulator Engineer) opportunity with our client located in Corvallis, OR.

Job Description:

• This position will be working within the Plant Operations department assisting in the development of the software models that supports our control room simulator.
• This position will work in close collaboration with our operators and engineers to support a range of software development tasks such as updating plant models in accordance with engineering documentation.
• Ideal candidate is familiar with the GSE software suite (i.e., SimExec and JTopmeret), has experience with thermal hydraulic system codes (e.g., RELAP5 and Trace), and has experience with neutronic analysis codes (e.g., Simulate 3 and MCNP).
• Additionally, knowledge of electrical systems and ability to model breakers, busses, and electrical devices highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities:

• High standards to accurately reflect information from engineering documentation into plant models.
• Supports development, testing and operation of our control room simulator and other software projects.
• Develops software in accordance with our established procedures and processes to maintain configuration control.
• Documents software defects using issue tracking software.
• Provides recommended solutions when errors are encountered and seeks to identify common cause issues that affect performance of the software solution.
• Provides recommended solutions for problems using professional operational principles and company objectives.
• Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives.  Collaborates with team members to ensure solutions are vetted and deliverables are of high quality.
• Performs hardware setup and maintenance such as installing computers/monitors and connecting cables. This may at times require limited travel to other locations outside of Corvallis at company’s expense.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science, physics, engineering or other technical degree from an accredited college or university is required. ABET accredited engineering program preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time professional software development experience is required, with at least three years of demonstrable software deliverables with a focus on modeling and simulator development. 
• Working with thermal hydraulic and neutronic analysis software is highly desirable. 
• Working knowledge of an integrated development environment such as Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code and a revision control system such as Git is required.
• Previous experience with project management systems like Gitlab or Github is required.
• Experience with developing software in Fortran, C++, and/or Python is required.
• Previous experience with GSE simulation software (i.e., SimExec, JTopmeret, JElectric) is required
• Previous experience with thermal hydraulic system codes (e.g., RELAP5 and Trace) is preferred.
• Previous experience with neutronic analysis codes (e.g., Simulate 3 and MCNP) is preferred.
• Demonstrable understanding of basic thermal hydraulic engineering principles is preferred.
• Demonstrable understanding of basic numerical methods to solve coupled partial differential equations associated with fluid flow and heat transfer is preferred.
• Demonstrable aptitude to read and interpret P&ID drawings is preferred.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $108,908 - $131,441.
• Location: Corvallis, OR (Onsite).

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.