Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer – Hardware
Core
Architecting and governing the instrumentation, control, and electrical hardware systems for a first-of-a-kind high-temperature nuclear power program, including reactor and fuel manufacturing facilities.
Role type
Principal Instrumentation & Controls Hardware Engineer
Builds
Nuclear reactor and fuel manufacturing facilities
Domain
Nuclear energy, industrial instrumentation, safety-critical control systems
Required skills
Instrumentation hardware architecture, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design, OT network infrastructure, Hazardous area design, Calibration and commissioning strategy, Regulatory licensing support, Vendor technology management, Engineering standards development, Root cause analysis, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Nuclear industry experience, Advanced reactor technology knowledge, IEC 61511/61508 expertise
Technologies
IEC 61511, IEC 61508, OT networks, Fieldbus protocols, Control panel architecture
Responsibilities
Define I&C hardware architecture and technology roadmap; Author discipline design philosophy and basis documents; Hold final technical approval for safety-significant designs; Represent the discipline to regulators and standards bodies; Mentor staff and senior engineers toward independent technical authority; Lead high-consequence program reviews and root cause investigations.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
