OT Engineer: Nuclear SCADA, OT Networks & Security

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily meals onsite

PPE stipend

Career growth

Autonomy

Job summary

Valar Atomics is developing high-temperature gas-cooled small modular reactors and related OT systems. The OT Engineer will support SCADA, OT networks, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure across reactor, fuel, and power-conversion programs.

You will work hands-on on design, configuration, testing, and field tasks under guidance from senior engineers, growing to own larger systems and work packages. Travel to Orangeville, Utah is required for project activities and field validation.

Qualifications

• Experience with FactoryTalk View SE, Linx, AVEVA PI environments and their deployment.
• Ability to design, test, and troubleshoot OT networks and security controls across Layer 1-7.
• Strong automation and scripting capabilities using C#, PowerShell, or similar tools.
• Willingness to travel for field work in Orangeville and other sites.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned work packages and contribute to integrated OT architecture and health.
• Design, deploy, and maintain FactoryTalk View SE, Linx, Historian SE/AVEVA PI environments.
• Administer virtualization, Windows/SQL, AD/PKI, storage, and disaster recovery.
• Design and troubleshoot Layer 1-7 OT networks with Arista or Palo Alto equipment.
• Develop data pipelines, OPC UA/MQTT/API/ETL, and Grafana interfaces.

Skills

SCADA systems

OT networking

Cybersecurity

System integration

Field troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Equivalent technical experience

Tools

FactoryTalk View SE

Linx

AVEVA PI

AssetCentre

Arista

Palo Alto

Grafana

OPC UA

Job description

Valar Atomics is developing high-temperature gas-cooled small modular reactors and related OT systems. The OT Engineer will support SCADA, OT networks, cybersecurity, and data infrastructure across reactor, fuel, and power-conversion programs.

You will work hands-on on design, configuration, testing, and field tasks under guidance from senior engineers, growing to own larger systems and work packages. Travel to Orangeville, Utah is required for project activities and field validation.