Digital Engineering Specialist

Terrestrial Energy•Bryan, TX

23h

About The Position

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy? Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team. Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors. We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry. The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase. With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan. The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites. We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion. We are seeking people who: Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution. Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects. Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities. Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development. Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contribute to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant. Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change. Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role: The Digital Engineering Specialist reports to the Digital Engineering Manager for functional leadership and to the Systems Engineering Manager for project delivery. This role is primarily responsible for the implementation, configuration, administration, and optimization of digital engineering tools and systems that support Terrestrial Energy's IMSR reactor development program. This role serves as the technical owner of the engineering tool stack, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), requirements management, and engineering analysis software. The successful candidate will lead software verification and validation activities, ensure compliance with nuclear quality assurance standards, manage data quality and system integrations, and support the advancement of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Systems, Nuclear, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline) preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical field will be considered.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital engineering, PLM/ALM implementation, engineering IT, or related technical roles.
Demonstrated experience with PLM system implementation, configuration, and administration (Windchill experience highly preferred).
Proven experience conducting software verification and validation activities for engineering analysis tools or COTS software.
Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or similar) preferred.
Experience with requirements management tools, engineering analysis software, and digital engineering ecosystems.
Expert knowledge of PLM systems, particularly PTC Windchill (configuration, customization, workflows, administration).
Strong understanding of software quality assurance principles and nuclear software QA standards (ASME NQA-1, CSA N286.7, IEEE standards).
Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Codebeamer, DOORS, Jama, Polarion, Innoslate) and ALM platforms.
Familiarity with engineering analysis software including CAD systems, FEA/CFD tools, reactor physics codes, thermal-hydraulic codes, and process simulation tools (e.g., ASPEN).
Knowledge of data management, database concepts, and system integration approaches (APIs, data exchange formats, middleware).
Understanding of configuration management, version control, and change control processes.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and technical documentation tools.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex technical systems.
Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with engineering, IT, quality assurance, and external vendors.
Self-motivated with strong ownership mentality and ability to drive initiatives independently.
Customer service orientation with commitment to supporting end-user needs.
Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, evolving organizational environment.
Detail-oriented with commitment to quality and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience in the nuclear industry (CANDU, SMR, advanced reactors, or other nuclear technologies).
PTC Windchill certification or other PLM platform certifications.
Python programming experience for automation, scripting, and system integration.
Experience with SQL, JavaScript, APIs, and scripting languages for data manipulation and system integration.
Experience managing servers (Windows/Linux) for engineering applications and tools.
Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, or Jupyter.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (SysML, Cameo, etc.).
Familiarity with digital twin concepts and implementation.
Knowledge of Canadian (CNSC) and/or US (NRC, DOE) nuclear regulatory frameworks and software qualification requirements.
Experience implementing or auditing against nuclear quality standards (CSA N286 series, ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B).
Experience with cloud-based engineering platforms and SaaS applications.
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure engineering practices.
Professional Engineer (P.Eng. or PE) designation or eligibility.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
ITIL or similar IT service management certification.
Passion for digital transformation and clean energy technologies.