Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer
Core
Lead C&I Engineer designing and developing control, protection, and monitoring systems for a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) nuclear power plant, ensuring safety, compliance, and architectural coherence.
Role type
Senior IC Control & Instrumentation Engineer (Nuclear Power)
Builds
Safety-classified and non-classified C&I systems, protection systems, and plant integration for SMR nuclear power stations.
Domain
Nuclear Energy / Industrial Automation / Safety-Critical Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems engineering methodologies, Design safety assessments, Protection systems design, Analogue electronics design, FPGA development, Industrial plant process control, C&I instrumentation, Data management systems (DCS/SCADA/PLC), Physical integration of C&I plant, Cabling design and management, Environmental qualification (EMI/RFI/ATEX), Safety case development, Regulatory engagement, Technical leadership and mentoring
Preferred skills
Nuclear industry experience, Experience in highly regulated environments (Defence/Aerospace/Rail/Oil & Gas), Understanding of system and component qualification
Technologies
IEC 61513, IEC 61226, IEC 61508, DCS, SCADA, PLCs, FPGA-based platforms
Responsibilities
Translate high-level requirements into C&I system specifications, Collaborate with Functional Architects on system design, Liaise across engineering disciplines to integrate system functionality, Assess and substantiate C&I system designs against technical and regulatory requirements, Produce verification and validation plans, Support lifecycle policies and procedures, Support procurement and operations considerations, Contribute to safety case development, Coach and mentor less-experienced engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership