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Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer
X-energyRockville, MD$105K - $140Kfull-time · hybridPosted 3d ago
Instrumentation & Controlssenior
Job Description
X-energy is looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Systems Engineer to support the digital I&C design for our Xe-100 advanced reactor.
Responsibilities:
- Design safety-related and non-safety digital I&C systems
- Develop functional requirements, system architecture, and interface specifications
- Support human factors engineering for control room design
- Perform setpoint calculations and instrument uncertainty analyses
- Ensure compliance with IEEE 603, IEEE 7-4.3.2, and NRC guidance
- Interface with I&C platform vendors and support factory acceptance testing
Requirements
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering
- 5+ years of nuclear I&C design experience
- Knowledge of nuclear I&C standards (IEEE 603, IEEE 7-4.3.2, RG 1.152)
- Experience with DCS platforms (Ovation, FPGA-based safety systems)
- Understanding of cybersecurity requirements for nuclear facilities (10 CFR 73.54)
- Experience with advanced reactor I&C design is preferred
About X-energy
X-energy designs advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for reliable, zero-carbon energy.
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