Commercial Grade Dedication – Software Qualification Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure that commercially developed software, digital engineering tools, instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, AI-enabled applications, and related hardware are suitable for nuclear safety-related applications through Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD), software qualification, and processes compliant with NQA-1.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Digital Engineering, Inspection, NDE, Materials, QA, IT, and project teams to implement scalable software quality and commercial dedication initiatives.

• Create dedication plans that align with NQA-1, NEI 14-05A, EPRI guidance, NRC guidance, and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B.

• Prepare and assess CGD technical evaluations, acceptance plans, and final dedication packages, and coordinate with QA for approval.

• Analyze supplier documentation, objective quality evidence, procurement requirements, test records, certificates, and any documentation discrepancies.

• Assist in supplier audits and surveys, documentation receipt, functional testing, and engineering independent reviews, as well as software verification and validation (V&V).

• Oversee the qualification of commercial software, including engineering analysis software, inspection software, data analytics tools, cloud-based platforms, and AI-assisted engineering applications.

• Define software intended use, limitations, safety significance, acceptance criteria, approved configurations, and qualification records.

• Evaluate software problem reports, corrective actions, release notes, patches, and version changes for their impact on qualified usage.

• Facilitate the dedication and qualification of pressure, temperature, vibration, strain, flow, and monitoring instrumentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, Quality Assurance, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry, with a strong emphasis on Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) and NQA-1 implementation.

• Proven hands-on experience in conducting Commercial Grade Dedication.

• In-depth knowledge of NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NEI 14-05A, software V&V, configuration management, supplier qualification, and corrective action programs.

• Experience in qualifying commercial software and providing support to nuclear engineering organizations.

• Excellent technical writing, communication, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic technical environment.

• Willingness to travel approximately 15% to assist with client meetings, project execution, audits, surveillance, and surveys.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.