Director, Nuclear Instrumentation & Electronics
Core
Lead the design, qualification, and manufacturing of nuclear instrumentation and electronics (detectors, signal processing, radiation monitors) to support reactor production and safety.
Role type
Director, Nuclear Instrumentation & Electronics
Builds
Nuclear-grade hardware including neutron detectors, radiation monitors, and signal processing electronics for HTGR reactors
Domain
Nuclear energy / High-reliability electronics / Radiation detection
Required skills
Radiation detection physics, Analog and mixed-signal electronics, Nuclear equipment qualification (IEEE 323, 344, 603), Manufacturing operations, Team leadership, Supply chain strategy, Regulatory compliance (10 CFR), FPGA/embedded firmware
Preferred skills
Master's/PhD in Nuclear/Physics/EE, PE license, Fission chamber/ion chamber design, NQA-1 compliance, FPGA digital signal processing, NRC materials licensing
Technologies
Fission chambers, Ion chambers, Proportional counters, FPGA, Embedded firmware, High-voltage bias supplies, Automated test equipment
Responsibilities
Build and lead the instrumentation organization; Define product roadmap and make-versus-buy decisions; Design neutron flux detection and radiation monitoring hardware; Lead equipment qualification programs; Ensure designs meet nuclear safety system requirements; Stand up and scale manufacturing operations; Drive design for manufacturability and cost; Establish nuclear quality programs; Oversee licensing and material control; Support NRC/DOE regulatory interactions; Provide field support and failure analysis; Manage organizational budget and capital equipment.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
