Position Overview:

As an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) System Design Engineer, contribute to a variety of projects, working in a team environment. Depending upon individual project needs, duties will include the development of control system requirements, architectures and interfaces, detailed design of control systems, specification of instruments and sensors, perform setpoint calculations and logic development for a wide variety of systems and subsystems. The role requires a broad, multi-disciplined background in both I&C and electrical systems.

Location:

Onsite in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Advanced Technologies Office.

Your Day to Day as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) System Design Engineer:

• Work independently and within a team environment to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, infusing best practices and experience.
• Develop algorithms, architectures, and requirements for control systems.
• Utilize system and interface requirements to prepare appropriate design documentation.
• Develop system-level design documents, including requirements, specifications, setpoint documents, control narratives, and system design descriptions.
• Develop component-level design documents to select and specify I&C hardware, including sensors, PLCs, processors, I/O devices and embedded controllers.
• Provide technical oversight of vendors designing and/or implementing components and systems to BWXT specifications.
• Collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
• Recognize and solve problems. Recommend solutions to technical problems.
• Interface, coordinate, and support other design disciplines such as mechanical design, system design, procurement, and testing.
• Contribute to proposals, RFQ's and business development efforts as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience is required.
• Must have design experience in instrumentation and/or control systems.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical writing.
• Must have working knowledge of nuclear-related IEEE standards, e.g. IEEE-603, -323, etc.
• Must be familiar with standard MS Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detailed knowledge of NEC standards, NRC guidelines, and nuclear-related IEEE standards.
• System modeling and simulation experience in Flownex or Simulink and exposure to SysML.
• Expertise in autonomous control algorithms and systems.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles and tools including INCOSE guidelines model-based systems engineering, CAMEO and/or PLM systems such as Enovia.
• Ability to design, develop, and/or specify sensors for extreme operating environments.
• Familiarity with nuclear power plant systems.
• Active DOD or DOE security clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $99,000.00 - $157,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.