Instrumentation & Control Engineer – Nuclear Reactor Systems

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability & Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) is seeking an Instrumentations and Control (I&C) Systems Engineer to design and support I&C used to operate the Virginia Class submarine reactor plant. You will work with experts across disciplines to ensure I&C supports safe and reliable reactor protection and control functions.

The role involves defining requirements, troubleshooting instrumentation, and developing recommendations for improvements, with a focus on data analysis and fleet reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical, engineering or science field with 4+ years of experience; or Master's with 2+ years; or Doctorate in related field; or Advanced Reactor Training Engineer/Refueling Engineer/RPCO at the Company.
• Experience with electrical safety, project management, interfacing with Navy personnel, and reactor instrumentation and control is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork, initiative, and attention to detail are valued.

Responsibilities

• Define system level requirements for design changes and modifications.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems to support Virginia Class reactor plants.
• Develop technical recommendations and reports for equipment or procedure improvements.
• Data analysis to identify fleet issues.
• Support innovation initiatives to improve I&C and minimize fleet maintenance burden.

Skills

Sensor technology

Power electronics

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science

Doctorate in engineering or science

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP) is seeking an Instrumentations and Control (I&C) Systems Engineer to design and support I&C used to operate the Virginia Class submarine reactor plant. You will work with experts across disciplines to ensure I&C supports safe and reliable reactor protection and control functions.

The role involves defining requirements, troubleshooting instrumentation, and developing recommendations for improvements, with a focus on data analysis and fleet reliability.