Senior Electrical Engineer

Aalo Atomics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $100,000

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aalo Atomics is looking for a Power Engineer in Austin, TX, to support electrical systems for advanced nuclear projects. You will lead design and analysis of power systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong skills in medium and low voltage systems, power modeling, and troubleshooting. Competitive salary starting at $100,000 and paid time off offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering or controls engineering.
• Experience designing and integrating control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of electrical power systems.
• Perform power system studies and analysis.
• Support construction and commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Power system modeling

Instrumentation and controls

Medium- and low-voltage distribution systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SKM Power Tools

ETAP

Job description

About this position

Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory‑fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo‑1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting‑edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Power Engineer to support the design, analysis, and implementation of complex electrical systems for advanced nuclear projects. The ideal candidate is technically proficient and detail‑oriented, with experience in medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution systems, power system modeling, instrumentation and controls, and the integration of these systems into multidisciplinary environments.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design, analysis, and specification of electrical power systems, including MV/LV distribution, grounding, lightning protection, and backup power infrastructure.
• Perform power system studies, including arc flash, fault current, coordination, and harmonic analysis, using tools such as SKM Power Tools or ETAP.
• Develop and coordinate multidisciplinary design packages, including drawings, procurement specifications, and technical reports, from conceptual design through construction.
• Serve as Design Agent or Engineer of Record, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, NESC, and DOE/NRC requirements.
• Coordinate with I&C team members to proactively communicate power system impacts on control system design and operation.
• Provide construction support, including field troubleshooting, commissioning, and resolution of engineering and design issues.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and interpret system and performance requirements and verify how requirements are satisfied by the design.
• Develop verification and validation strategies for reactor reactivity control systems.
• Design and build custom mechanical test rigs, fixtures, and infrastructure for system verification.
• Execute mechanical and environmental testing, including vibration and seismic‑style testing for dry systems.
• Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies aligned with engineering and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with analysis engineers to correlate test data with analytical predictions and system models.
• Perform hands‑on fabrication, assembly, modification, and troubleshooting of test hardware; instrument systems and collect high‑quality test data.
• Diagnose failures and support rapid iteration with design and manufacturing teams.
• Write detailed test reports documenting procedures, results, findings, and recommendations.
• Support system integration, commissioning, and verification activities.
• Travel occasionally to test facilities or deployment sites.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in electrical engineering, controls engineering or related field.
• Experience designing, developing and integrating control and automation systems with and without human input.
• Experience in sensor selection for control systems and redundancy requirements.
• Experience working with PLCs and various control systems.
• Experience working with motor controls and VFDs.
• Strong and high proficiency in troubleshooting and problem solving of various electrical and control systems.
• Preferred but not required: PE license in the state of Texas or Idaho.

Requirements:

• Based in the United States.
• Willing to work on‑site in Austin, TX.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary starting at $100,000.
• Paid Time Off.

Additional Information:

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non‑compliant foreign citizenships.