Principal Control Systems Engineer

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