About The Position

Provide engineering insight and support for development and integration of a Nuclear Engine Controller. Expertise is needed in Avionics Architecture and Engine Control System design and development in the following areas: The successful candidate will: Define nuclear engine controller functionality Sensors needed to Trigger control and safety systems Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions Command power distribution Establish physical/electrical interfaces Define interface Inputs/outputs Continue the development of the Engine Controller requirements document Support the make/buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test organizations(s) Provide integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices Lead work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems integration as well as development and building of engine controller(s). Experience in testing as well as anomaly resolution is required. The successful candidate will be required to support standing meetings and resolution of issues that may arise.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
  • 20 years of experience
  • Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing
  • At least 20 years’ experience with the Avionics Systems
  • Experience with engine test and verification closure processes
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
  • Able to write and execute avionics test procedures
  • Able to analyze test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in testing as well as anomaly resolution is required.

Responsibilities

  • Define nuclear engine controller functionality
  • Define sensors needed to trigger control and safety systems
  • Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions
  • Command power distribution
  • Establish physical/electrical interfaces
  • Define interface Inputs/outputs
  • Continue the development of the Engine Controller requirements document
  • Support the make/buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test organizations(s)
  • Provide integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices
  • Lead work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems integration as well as development and building of engine controller(s)
  • Support standing meetings and resolution of issues that may arise

Benefits

  • Wellness programs
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Employee perks
  • Flexible schedules
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tax-saving options
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
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