About the role

The Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Engineer will be a founding member of our hardware team, responsible for owning electrical and I&C systems on our reactor from napkin sketch to first-of-kind build. You will design it, build it, test it, and make it better — and you'll be in the facility doing it.

What you'll do

• Own the full lifecycle of electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems: architecture, detailed design, build, test, commissioning, and iteration
• Design and build control systems for reactor and balance-of-plant components including sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, and PLCs/DCS hardware
• Lead electrical builds hands-on — wire panels, assemble racks, terminate instrumentation loops, and work alongside technicians on the shop floor
• Define and enforce production processes, build procedures, and quality standards for all electrical and I&C scope
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, cable schedules, and panel layouts in CAD/EPLAN or equivalent
• Drive schedule and throughput on electrical hardware — identify risks early, solve problems fast, and keep builds moving
• Specify, procure, and qualify electrical components and instrumentation; own the BOM and supplier relationships
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, and nuclear engineering teams to integrate electrical systems into the overall reactor design
• Establish and continuously improve manufacturing and assembly processes to scale from prototype to production
• Support safety analysis, design reviews, and regulatory documentation for I&C systems

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and building electrical systems, control panels, or instrumentation — not just simulating or spec'ing them
• Demonstrated experience with controls systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, or custom embedded hardware)
• Strong working knowledge of industrial instrumentation: thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, flow meters, level sensors
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent) and ability to produce production-ready drawings

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, oil & gas, or other high-consequence industries with strict quality and documentation requirements
• Hands-on experience building and commissioning first-of-kind electrical systems in a fast-moving R&D or startup environment
• Familiarity with IEEE, ISA, NEC, and/or nuclear I&C standards (IEEE 603, ISA-84, etc.)
• Experience owning production schedules and driving hardware through manufacturing milestones
• Track record of reducing build time and improving quality through process improvements
• Prior experience in a vertically integrated hardware company where engineers build what they design

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.