Nuclear Software Design Engineering Lead

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinectrics Inc. is seeking a Section Manager, Software Design Engineering in Toronto, ON. You will lead a team delivering advanced software and digital control system solutions for nuclear and critical infrastructure clients.

The role emphasizes people leadership, technical excellence, and delivery across the full lifecycle, with a focus on cybersecurity, ECC processes, and client collaboration. Ontario-registered P.Eng. and 7–10+ years in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in software design engineering in safety-critical industries.
• Experience leading software and/or computer engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear plant design and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across software development for safety and non-safety systems.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, and delivery of software projects in nuclear facilities.
• Drive client relationships and expand service offerings.

Skills

Software design

Leadership

Nuclear software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

P.Eng. Ontario

Tools

Industrial control systems (PLC, DCS)

V&V tools

Job description

Kinectrics Inc. is seeking a Section Manager, Software Design Engineering in Toronto, ON. You will lead a team delivering advanced software and digital control system solutions for nuclear and critical infrastructure clients.

The role emphasizes people leadership, technical excellence, and delivery across the full lifecycle, with a focus on cybersecurity, ECC processes, and client collaboration. Ontario-registered P.Eng. and 7–10+ years in the field are preferred.