Systems Engineer – Nuclear I&C / BWR

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Certification assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer to support the design, modernization, and modification of complex nuclear power plant systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate plant-level safety requirements into allocated system requirements and ensure licensing compliance.

This role emphasizes BWR design knowledge, reactor protection, I&C, and integration of hardware, software, and FPGA-based controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of nuclear power plant design engineering experience, preferably with GE-designed BWRs.
• Solid knowledge of Reactor Protection Systems, I&C, neutron monitoring, safety-related instrumentation, trip logic, and GE platforms.

Responsibilities

• Translate plant-level and safety requirements into allocated system and subsystem requirements.
• Decompose requirements across mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, FPGA, instrumentation and control implementations.
• Develop, maintain and review system descriptions, design specifications, ICDs, cabinet drawings and route drawings.
• Evaluate proposed changes to mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, control and safety systems.
• Support engineering change packages and plant design modifications.
• Perform FMEA/FMECA, single-failure analysis, and design-basis evaluations.

Tools

NUMAC GE platform

Job description

Join the elite team at QDSS, where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements.

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions (QDSS) is seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer to support the design, modernization, and modification of complex nuclear power plant systems. This role will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams to evaluate plant-level requirements, support system and subsystem design, and ensure proposed changes meet applicable safety, regulatory, licensing, and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong nuclear power design engineering experience with specific knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) plants. This position requires a systems-level understanding of how mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls (I&C), software, hardware, and FPGA-based systems interact within a nuclear power environment. Experience with reactor protection, nuclear I&C, plant modernization, and legacy GE BWR architectures is highly valued.

This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. Candidates must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Translate plant-level, operational, and nuclear safety requirements into allocated system and subsystem requirements.
• Decompose and allocate requirements across mechanical, electrical, hardware, software, FPGA, instrumentation, and control implementations.
• Develop, maintain, and review system descriptions, design specifications, interface requirements, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), cabinet drawings, elementary drawings, and connection/route drawings.
• Evaluate proposed changes to mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, control, protection, and safety systems.
• Support the development and review of engineering change packages and plant design modifications.
• Perform requirements quality, completeness, consistency, and traceability reviews.
• Participate in technical and design reviews, Technical Specification markups, and licensing-related reviews.
• Evaluate potential nuclear safety, design-basis, and licensing impacts associated with design changes.
• Support resolution of technical issues, test anomalies, nonconformances, and design discrepancies.
• Perform or support functional analysis, requirements analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA/FMECA), single-failure analysis, and design-basis evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure system interfaces and requirements are properly understood and implemented.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of nuclear power plant design engineering experience, preferably with GE-designed Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs).
• Solid knowledge of Reactor Protection Systems (RPS), Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), neutron monitoring, safety-related instrumentation, trip logic, and digital/analog control systems, including NUMAC or comparable GE platforms.
• Understanding of BWR design and licensing requirements, safety classifications, equipment/environmental qualification, seismic requirements, failure analysis, Technical Specifications, and surveillance requirements.
• Experience with engineering requirements analysis, FMEA/FMECA, single-failure analysis, and design-basis evaluations.
• Ability to assess plant system interactions, evaluate legacy GE BWR designs, support design changes, and document nuclear safety and licensing impacts.
• Strong technical writing, requirements development, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct GE BWR design experience or previous GE Vernova / GE Hitachi engineering experience.
• Reactor protection, Emergency Core Cooling System (ECCS), digital I&C, NUMAC, or legacy GE I&C experience.
• BWR plant modifications, modernization, system safety, or failure analysis experience.
• Experience working under NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality programs.

The QDSS Advantage:

At QDSS, our advantage is purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and complex challenges that push boundaries and build lasting impact. You’ll grow your career while contributing to mission-critical programs that demand excellence and shape the future.

WhatYou’llFind Here

• Work That Matters – Next-generation, safety- and mission-critical projects where your contributions have real-world impact.
• GrowthThat’sSupported – Competitive compensation, employer-matched 401(k), certificationassistance, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• A Culture That Works – A flexible, collaborative, and people-first environment where teamwork, innovation, and balance are valued.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/lifeand disability coverage, 401(k) with employer match, professional development support, and a flexible, friendly workplace.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications

Pay Ranges

$120,000—$170,000 USD

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions , we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.