Why This Role Is Critical

We are looking to hire a highly motivated I&C Safety System Software Engineer who develops, implements software used in safety-related digital instrumentation and control (I&C) systems for commercial nuclear power plant modernization projects. This role ensures that software meets stringent functional safety requirements, complies with nuclear regulatory standards, and integrates seamlessly with system-level architectures. The engineer supports the full software lifecycle-from requirements and design through implementation, IV&V, configuration management, and licensing documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Approve safety-critical software for digital I&C platforms used in reactor protection, engineered safety features actuation, and other safety-class functions.
• Translate system and regulatory requirements into detailed software requirements, design specifications, and implementation plans.
• Implement software using approved development tools and methods appropriate for safety-class applications (e.g., structured programming, formal methods, model-based development).
• Define software architecture definition, including redundancy, determinism, diversity, and fail-safe behavior.
• Oversee software engineering test activities.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear and safety-critical software standards such as IEC 60880, IEC 62138, IEEE 7-4.3.2, IEC 61513, IEEE 1012and applicable NRC regulatory guidance.
• Review and approve lifecycle documentation, including requirements traceability, and configuration records.
• Collaborate with system architects, hardware engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and licensing teams to ensure integrated, licensable solutions.
• Develop hazard analyses, FMEA, and software contributions to the safety case.
• Support customer interactions, audits, and regulatory reviews related to software design and qualification.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, tools, and quality practices.

What You'll Do Day-To-Day
• Works from detailed programming specifications, designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software-programming applications.
• Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.
• Supports and/or installs software applications/operating systems.
• Manages installation and configuration of complex suites third-party applications.
• Provides resolution to a fundamental problem or seizes an opportunity that improves the satisfaction of a customer, user or provider.
• Explains the financial impact of a solution or a decision to assist customers in complying with budget requirements.
• May take ownership of solutions deployed in a global environment. Ownership = operational leadership, strategic leadership, responsible for creating and defending software design, technical leadership within a task or project that changes the software, interface with IT, vendor/consultant/subcontractor/customer management.
• May provide supervision and guidance to less experienced Software Engineers.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience is required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience developing software for safety critical or regulated environments (nuclear, aerospace, medical, rail, or industrial control).
• Understanding of deterministic real time software behavior, embedded systems, and safety critical design principles.
• Familiarity with nuclear digital I&C standards and regulatory expectations for safety class software.
• Proficiency with programming languages and tools used in safety critical development (e.g., C, C++, structured languages, model based tools, static analysis tools).
• Experience with requirements engineering, traceability, and configuration management.
• Experience with digital safety platforms (e.g., FPGA based systems, safety PLCs, or certified DCS platforms).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for nuclear digital systems (e.g., NEI 08 09, RG 5.71).
• Experience supporting licensing submittals, audits, or regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with model based systems engineering (MBSE) and formal verification methods.

Total Rewards Package

• Salary: $99,000- $134,000, and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.