Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Nuclear
Core
Senior technical authority for nuclear instrumentation and controls (I&C) systems focusing on neutron detection, detector signal processing, and radiation monitoring for reactor design and safety operations.
Role type
Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer (Nuclear)
Builds
Reactor protection systems, radiation monitoring equipment, and control architectures for advanced nuclear facilities.
Domain
Nuclear Energy / High-Temperature Reactors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Neutron detector design (fission chambers, B-10 proportional counters), Signal processing electronics, Radiation monitoring system design, Nuclear standards compliance (IEEE 603, ANSI/ANS), Safety classification (SIL, FMEA, hazard analysis), System integration with PLCs and distributed I/O, Regulatory documentation preparation.
Preferred skills
HTGR or sodium-cooled reactor experience, Data acquisition systems and digital I&C platforms, Radiation transport modeling, Environmental and seismic qualification (IEEE 323, 344), Regulatory engagement (NRC, DOE).
Technologies
PLCs (Allen-Bradley), Distributed I/O, High-reliability digital platforms, Fission chambers, Boron-lined detectors.
Responsibilities
Lead design and integration of neutron detectors and signal conditioning electronics; Develop and validate radiation monitoring systems (area, process, stack monitors); Execute I&C system modeling, failure modes analysis, and SIL classification; Lead Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) and environmental/seismic qualification; Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with reactor physics and thermal-hydraulics teams.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical authority and mentorship