Nuclear Engine Avionics System Integration Engineering Support
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: Support the definition of nuclear engine controller functionality Support sensors development needed to Trigger control and safety systems Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions Command to control drum drive power distribution box and/or control drum driver controller (TBD) Assist in establishing physical/electrical interfaces Assist in defining Interface Inputs/outputs Support the continued development of the Engine Controller requirements document Support the make buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test division(s) Support the integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices Support design work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems as well as development and building of engine controller(s). Experience in testing as well as anomaly resolution is mandatory. The successful candidate will be required to support resolution of any standing and new issues that may arise.
Requirements
- Personnel must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and 10 years of experience.
- Knowledge of engine controller hardware and associated testing.
- Must have at least 10 years’ experience with the Avionics Systems
- Must have extensive experience with engine test and verification closure processes
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent
- Must be able to write and execute avionics test procedures
- Must be able to analyze test data for performance verification and anomaly resolution
Nice To Haves
- Experience with nuclear engine avionics and control systems desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the definition of nuclear engine controller functionality
- Support sensors development needed to Trigger control and safety systems
- Turn engine valves on/off and engine control valve settings based on specific conditions
- Command to control drum drive power distribution box and/or control drum driver controller (TBD)
- Assist in establishing physical/electrical interfaces
- Assist in defining Interface Inputs/outputs
- Support the continued development of the Engine Controller requirements document
- Support the make buy decision process for procurement vs shift of effort to inhouse design/development/test division(s)
- Support the integration of nuclear propulsion systems across multiple engine controller devices
- Support design work in the areas of instrumentation, harness and ignition systems as well as development and building of engine controller(s).
- Support resolution of any standing and new issues that may arise.
Benefits
- wellness programs
- 11 paid holidays
- paid time off
- employee perks
- flexible schedules
- health and welfare benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
