Senior Nuclear I&C Engineer — Detectors & Safety

Valar Atomics Inc.

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 173,000 - 211,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership
Unlimited PTO
Free daily meals onsite
PPE stipend

Job summary

Valar Atomics seeks a senior technical authority for nuclear I&C systems with a focus on neutron detection and radiation monitoring. You will lead design, integration, vendor oversight, safety evaluations, and commissioning activities for reactor protection and radiation monitoring systems.

You will collaborate with reactor physics, electrical engineering, and operations teams to meet program requirements, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with nuclear industry codes and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years of experience in nuclear I&C, radiation detection, reactor protection, or related areas.
  • Hands-on experience with signal processing electronics (wide-range, source range channels).
  • Experience with area/process radiation monitors and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
  • Strong understanding of nuclear standards: IEEE 603, ANSI/ANS-specific radiation monitoring standards.
  • Experience with safety classification, SIL analysis, FMEA, and hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, specification, selection, and integration of neutron detectors and associated signal conditioning electronics.
  • Design and validate radiation monitoring systems including area monitors and process monitors.
  • Oversee detector placement, shielding design, and response characterization (in-core and ex-core).
  • Perform calibration strategies and uncertainty analyses for neutron flux power ranges.
  • Develop and maintain I&C architectures for safety-related and non-safety systems per IEEE 603, IEC 61508, and DOE guidance.

Skills

Neutron detectors
Signal conditioning electronics
Radiation monitoring systems
Lead projects
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering or related
Master’s degree preferred
PhD preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
I&C platforms
Environmental instrumentation

Job description

Valar Atomics seeks a senior technical authority for nuclear I&C systems with a focus on neutron detection and radiation monitoring. You will lead design, integration, vendor oversight, safety evaluations, and commissioning activities for reactor protection and radiation monitoring systems.

You will collaborate with reactor physics, electrical engineering, and operations teams to meet program requirements, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with nuclear industry codes and standards.

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