System Design Engineer

Cranberry Township, PA

Full Time

Posted October 22, 2026

$88k - $95k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 23, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

As the need for nuclear energy grows, the future couldn’t be brighter.

Under supervision develop and maintain system level architecture for safety class digital I&C systems, including reactor protection, engineered safety features actuation, and diverse backup systems.
Contribute to translating regulatory, licensing, and customer requirements into clear system specifications, interface definitions, and design constraints.
Contribute to the cross-disciplinary integration across hardware, software, networks, cybersecurity, and human machine interface components.
Support safety analyses such as FMEA, reliability assessments, deterministic safety evaluations, and defense in depth and diversity (D3) assessments.
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and digital I&C standards, including IEEE 603, IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 62138, 10 CFR 50/52/73, IEEE 1012 and NRC regulatory guidance.
Collaborate with licensing, quality, and commercial teams to support bids, proposals, customer meetings, and regulatory interactions.
Prepare and review lifecycle documentation, including requirements specifications, architecture descriptions, interface control documents, and safety case inputs.
Support configuration management, design change control, and technical risk management throughout the system lifecycle.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Dependent on the position, degrees in Physics, Engineering Technology and Engineering Science may also be accepted.
Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Knowledge of related engineering standards, techniques and criteria.
Good communication skills to comprehend and convey detailed technical data.
Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships; work collaboratively within a team environment.
Good problem identification and problem resolution skills.
Exhibits questioning attitude and practices self-checking.
Advanced proficiency with specialized software tools and programming languages as required by the role.
Familiarity with digital safety platforms (e.g., FPGA based systems, safety PLCs, or qualified DCS platforms).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with customer and regulator interactions.

Salary: $88,000 - $95,000, 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.