Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineer
About The Position
Valar Atomics is seeking Principal Instrumentation & Control Engineers to lead the design, specification, integration, and commissioning of process instrumentation for our advanced high-temperature gas reactor (HTGR) development program and associated thermal test facilities. This role owns the instrumentation architecture for high-temperature, high-pressure helium systems, electric heater systems, turbomachinery, cooling systems, and reactor support equipment. The successful candidate will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and nuclear engineers to develop reliable measurement systems from concept through commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience with industrial process instrumentation.
- Experience with complex thermal-fluid systems, power generation, chemical processing, nuclear, aerospace test facilities, or similar industries.
- Strong understanding of instrumentation selection, calibration, and commissioning.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with high-temperature gas systems, helium systems, or advanced reactor technologies.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix.
- Experience commissioning first-of-a-kind process facilities.
- Familiarity with functional safety and industrial automation best practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead the specification, selection, and integration of process instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, level, position, vibration, and gas analysis.
- Develop instrument datasheets, P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
- Support reactor protection and process control system design.
- Lead instrument calibration, loop checks, FAT, SAT, startup, and commissioning activities.
- Establish instrumentation standards and mentor junior engineers.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- Generous PPE stipend
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
- Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
- The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
