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Robotics Software Engineer

Framatome

Lynchburg, VAFull-time$77–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$77–100K/yr
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Robotics Software Engineer joins Framatome’s Nondestructive Examinations Engineering organization, which designs robotic systems and tooling for inspections at nuclear plants. The role develops software for control systems, supports system design and testing, and provides technical support for deployed robotics. The engineer works with a multidisciplinary team and periodically travels to customer sites to see designs in use.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network ProtocolsApplication DeploymentC++C#Linux DevelopmentWindows DevelopmentMFC.NETTechnical Issue ResolutionCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Field or Equivalent Work Experience2 Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Why This Role Is Critical

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter. Join our vital mission to create lasting solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you are ready to shape the future of clean energy and make a long-lasting global impact. With us, anticipate engaging and challenging projects that deliver innovative solutions and value-added technologies helping power more than 38 million North American homes.

You will be part of the proven team of Framatome’s Nondestructive Examinations (NDE) Solutions Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. You will work with the Nondestructive Examinations (NDE) Engineering organization, which designs tooling and complex robotic systems to perform inspections of nuclear plants around the world! Our focus is on visual, ultrasonic, and eddy current exams. This role is a unique opportunity for someone who likes the idea of seeing lots of complex robotic systems get designed, built, and used every year!

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

  • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team that includes mechanical, electrical and software engineers.

  • Create first-of-a-kind solutions to meet customer needs and respond to emergent issues.

  • Support design of systems that must operate in challenging environments while meeting rigid quality requirements.

  • Perform software development for various control systems.

  • Participate in all aspects of the software development life cycle.

  • Support tooling qualification and acceptance testing.

  • Provide technical support for newly deployed robotic systems.

  • Periodically travel to customer sites to see your designs put into action.

What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

  • Knowledge of fundamental concept, practices and procedures in the area of specialization.

  • Understanding of network protocols and application deployment across environments.

  • Experience with C++ and/or C#.

  • Experience with Linux and Windows Development.

  • Experience with MFC and/or .NET

  • Ability to diagnose and resolve fundamental technical issues.

  • Good communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.

  • Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.

  • Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly and work well as part of a team.

Total Rewards Package

  • Salary: $77,000 - $100,000, 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.

About Framatome

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 Employer, including Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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 (seeDOE 810 Appendix A (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) ).

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Location US-VA-Lynchburg

ID 2026-3421

Category Engineer, Computer & Software

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Salary Range USD $77,000.00 - USD $100,000.00 /Yr.

How this job compares

Set against the 40,579 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$77–100K/yr
  • Virginia median$129–205K/yr1,471 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr32,202 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $89K, is 48% below the Virginia median midpoint ($169K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,718 open Software Engineer jobs in Virginia and 40,579 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 32,914 postings).
Education
14,178 of the 40,579 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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