I&C V&V Design Engineer

Job Title: I&C V&V Design Engineer
Location: Bellevue, WA, United States
Compensation: $67–$110/hr
Contractor Work Model: Remote – offsite

System One is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to support advanced Generation IV nuclear reactor technologies and Natrium digital I&C systems. This role provides technical leadership for planning and execution of V&V activities for safety-related digital systems in accordance with DSQAP, regulatory requirements, and nuclear quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

V&V Leadership & Planning
• Lead planning and execution of digital I&C V&V activities for assigned Natrium systems
• Develop and maintain V&V schedules, work breakdown structures, and resource plans
• Serve as technical lead for assigned Digital Systems V&V Organization teams
• Coordinate system-level requirements verification activities including analysis, inspection, testing, and demonstrations

Execution of V&V Activities
• Lead and coordinate V&V tasks, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with V&V independence requirements for safety systems
• Develop and oversee V&V plans, test specifications, procedures, reports, and closure documentation
• Support SyAT, FAT, SAT, and integration testing activities
• Provide oversight of supplier IV&V activities for safety-related and non-safety digital systems
• Maintain configuration control and support audits, surveillance activities, and regulatory reviews

Technical Oversight & Integration
• Develop and review system and component specifications and scopes of work
• Perform engineering evaluations applying nuclear codes, standards, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations
• Develop technical design documentation including System Requirements Documents, System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Specifications, P&IDs, control system architecture drawings, and loop diagrams
• Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports
• Provide technical oversight and direction for supplier deliverables and technical reviews

Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and support V&V engineers and test engineers
• Coordinate activities across geographically diverse engineering teams and suppliers
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements
• Assist with design change evaluations and lifecycle support activities

Required Qualifications
• B.S. or higher in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 10+ years of direct I&C/V&V experience (advanced degree credits applicable)
• Experience planning and executing V&V for safety-related or high-integrity digital systems
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, execution strategies, and reporting documentation
• Knowledge of QA/QC programs including configuration management, corrective action programs, audit support, and nonconformance control
• Familiarity with nuclear quality standards such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1
• Strong technical leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and lead technical teams

Desired Qualifications
• Advanced reactor or sodium fast reactor experience
• Experience with nuclear-grade DCS or reactor protection systems
• Supplier V&V oversight and audit experience
• High-temperature process systems experience
• Familiarity with IEEE and IEC standards
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks
• Experience with startup testing procedures and integrated system testing
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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