Senior Nuclear I&C Software Engineer

Requisition Id 16205 

Overview:    

We are seeking a Senior Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Software Engineer to join the Instrumentation and Control Software Engineering Group within the Research Reactors Division (RRD) at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL).  

 

The Instrumentation and Control Software Engineering Group is responsible for the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) configuration management program. This group also provides technical support to operations and maintenance and performs systems analysis.  

 

As a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Software Engineer you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the division’s software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the entire system development life cycle, including configuration control, software quality assurance, and cyber security. Additionally, you will ensure conformance to software requirements through effective software quality assurance activities, providing the basis for planning, implementing, maintaining, and operating the software being developed as well as ensure appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all ICS on matters involving cyber security. This position will function as a cognizant system engineer for the assigned HFIR plant systems in the HFIR System Engineering Program in accordance with DOE O 420.1 for the hazard category 1 nuclear facility and shall be qualified as a HFIR System Engineer in the RRD Training Program.   

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

• Lead engineering activities for assigned systems, ensuring alignment with safety, regulatory, and project requirements. 

• Prepare engineering designs for new installations and for replacement and upgrade of reactor structures, systems, and components.  

• Ensure compliance with and provide guidance on applicable codes and standards (DOE, ASME, ICC, IEEE). 

• Serve as technical lead for installation, testing, and commissioning of design changes. 

• Implement modifications in accordance with nuclear configuration control processes.  

• Review and maintain as-built documentation, ensuring accuracy and configuration control. 

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis and drive corrective actions. 

• Provide senior technical support and mentorship to engineers and craft personnel. 

• Analyze and trend equipment performance, recommending reliability and lifecycle improvements. 

• Position requires some physical activity (carrying lightweight items, climbing ladders, etc.).  

• Position requires Radiological Worker II and Qualified Electrical Worker 2 training.  

• Follow environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements to promote a safe working environment. 

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success. 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• A BS in electrical engineering, computer scie