Principal Control Systems Engineer

Work Location:  Utah (50/50 hybrid with possible trips to client office in Hawthorne, CA)

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 40+

The required qualifications are as follows:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; 15+ years of directly applicable experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• 8+ years of experience in industrial controls systems engineering with demonstrated ownership of full-system design

• Deep hands-on expertise in PLC and DCS platforms, including migration between systems

• Proven experience designing and implementing Level 2 SCADA systems in an industrial or process environment

• Experience with Level 3 historian platforms and batch management systems

• Proficiency in cell sequencing logic and interlocking design for complex process systems

• Strong software engineering fundamentals applied to controls environments

• Ability to design adaptable architectures in environments where process requirements are still being defined

• Experience working in cross-functional environments with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams

• Excellent technical documentation skills, including architecture diagrams, design standards, and integration specifications                                       

Position Details: 

• Architect the full-stack Balance of Plant control system, including hardware, software, and network layers

• Design and implement Level 2 SCADA architecture for process monitoring, control, and operator interface

• Develop Level 3 historian and batch manager integration for data capture, trending, and process record management

• Lead PLC-to-DCS migration, including sequencing logic, interlocking design, and cell-level control structure

• Define and own cell sequencing and interlocking frameworks that support ongoing recipe and process development

• Collaborate with process engineers to accommodate evolving recipe requirements within a stable control architecture

• Establish and document control system design standards, architecture decisions, and integration specifications

• Interface with electrical, mechanical, and nuclear systems teams to ensure controls integration across the full BOP scope

• Identify and resolve gaps between current system state and target architecture throughout the development cycle

• Monitor and evaluate fuel manufacturing processes to identify control system gaps, anomalies, or performance issues — and implement corrective adjustments proactively

• Support commissioning, testing, and startup activities as the BOP control system matures

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing or pharmaceutical batch manufacturing facilities

• Familiarity with DOE facility requirements or comparable regulated industrial environments

• Experience in nuclear, advanced energy, or highly regulated process industries

• Familiarity with SMR or advanced reactor plant systems and BOP configurations

• Background supporting early-stage technology development or first-of-a-kind plant design

• Familiarity with DOE regulatory frameworks for I&C and controls in nuclear facilities

• Experience with cybersecurity requirements for industrial control systems (ICS/OT environments)

• Prior experience on greenfield facility buildouts or new manufacturing line implementations