LEAD INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL (I&C) ENGINEER

Fissionaire

Madison, WI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Budgeting, C Programming Language, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, FPGA, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Flow Meter, Hardware Administration, Hazard Analysis, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Instrumentation, Insurance Regulations, Integration Testing, Internet Security, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nuclear Engineering, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Relationship Management, Reporting Skills, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Simulation, Software Administration, Startup, System Architecture, System Operations, System Test, System Validation, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Testing, Thermal Sensor
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
1 day ago

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop I&C roadmaps and budgets for both demonstration/test and commercial systems.Develop I&C Architecture for reactor, fuel salt processing and power conversion systems.Oversee the selection of the primary and secondary monitor and control platforms.Lead the specification, selection, qualification, and procurement of instrumentation hardware suitable for molten salt environments (high-temperature sensors, flow meters, redox monitors, level detectors, neutron flux monitors, pressure transducers, corrosion-resistant probe designs, Beryllium monitoring, etc.).Lead the development of control logic and human-machine interfaces (HMI) for reactor operations.Ensure functional requirements, safety requirements, and system architectures are in compliance with nuclear standards.Perform or oversee hazard analyses, failure modes and effects analyses and safety classification of I&C components and software.Ensure cybersecurity compliance for digital I&C systems.Oversee the selection and implementation of safeguards monitoring instruments.Support integration testing, commissioning planning, and eventual operational readiness of the reactor control systems.Interface with regulatory bodies during licensing, develop technical reports in support of licensing activities and ensure systems meet regulatory requirements.Collaborate on development, simulation, and modeling of control systems.Develop and build system test beds to validate and test system operations.Hire and mentor a team of junior and mid-level engineers specializing in hardware, software.Support and manage relationships with key I&C vendors and partners.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field. Master's degree or PhD preferred.Minimum 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in instrumentation and control system design, with at least 5 years in the nuclear industry.Deep expertise in:Nuclear I&C requirements and safety principles.Control system architectures and platforms.Programming industrial control systems.Industrial communication protocols and real‑time data transfer.Selection and application of instrumentation in harsh environments.Demonstrated experience leading technical efforts and eventually building/managing engineering teams.Strong understanding of nuclear quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsDirect experience with molten salt reactors or advanced reactors.Experience with instrumentation for molten salt systems.Development of safety critical FPGA based systems.Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.What we offerCompetitive salary with equity options.Comprehensive benefits, holiday and PTO schedule.Opportunity to shape foundational operations in a groundbreaking nuclear startup.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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