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Nuclear Systems Reliability Engineer

Livermore, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-25

Core

Apply reliability engineering principles to maintain and improve mechanical, electrical, and control systems in a DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility.

Role type

Senior IC nuclear systems reliability engineer

Builds

Predictive reliability programs, preventative maintenance plans, and condition assessment reports for critical facility infrastructure and programmatic equipment.

Domain

Nuclear energy / Defense technologies

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Reliability engineering principles, RAMI analysis, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), condition monitoring, vibration assessment, thermography, safety calculations, troubleshooting, system health assessment, performance metrics development, engineering calculations, specification review, design modification decisions

Preferred skills

Predictive maintenance strategy, leadership of small teams, project management in regulated environments, advanced technical documentation analysis, mentoring

Technologies

High-vacuum systems, high-temperature systems, X-ray generating devices, laser systems, calorimeters, mechanical testers, fabrication equipment, cryogenic liquids, compressed gases, gloveboxes, fire suppression systems, HVAC, electrical distribution, controls, alarms, utility systems

Responsibilities

Collaborate on analysis and testing of nuclear facility equipment; support electrical power distribution, controls, and instrumentation; develop maintenance strategies and performance metrics; prepare condition assessment reports; perform RAMI analysis; lead development of predictive maintenance plans; provide technical guidance for complex R&D projects; manage corrective actions for off-normal events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with potential for SES.3 level leadership and strategy

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