Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Nuclear

You will serve as a senior technical authority for nuclear instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems with a focus on neutron detection , detector signal processing electronics , and radiation monitoring equipment . This role supports reactor design, test operations, and safety- significant monitoring systems, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry codes and standards. You will lead design efforts, system integration, vendor oversight, safety evaluations, and commissioning activities for reactor protection and radiation monitoring systems.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) , Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) , environmental qualification (EQ), and seismic qualification for sensitive instrumentation.
• Develop calibration, maintenance, and surveillance procedures for neutron and radiation detectors.
• Support performance testing, flux mapping, channel operability checks, trip setpoint verification, and acceptance criteria development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in nuclear I&C, radiation detection, reactor protection, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Neutron detectors (fission chambers, B-10 proportional counters)
• Signal processing electronics (wide-range, source range channels)
• Area/process radiation monitors and environmental monitoring instrumentation
• Strong understanding of nuclear standards: IEEE 603, ANSI/ANS-specific radiation monitoring standards
• Experience with safety classification, SIL analysis, FMEA, and hazard analysis.
• Ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Experience with HTGR, sodium-cooled, or research reactor designs.
• Experience with data acquisition systems, digital I&C platforms, and PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley).
• Familiarity with radiation transport modeling and detector response simulations.
• Experience with environmental qualification per IEEE 323 and seismic qualification per IEEE 344.
• Prior regulatory engagement (NRC, DOE, INL, ORNL, etc.).
• Experience writing safety basis documents, technical reports, or licensing submittals.

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up