Engineering Manager - Electrical, Instrumentation & Control

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

We are seeking a Lead / Engineering Manager for our Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) team to drive the development of advanced reactor systems. In this role, you will balance technical stewardship with people leadership, guiding a high-performing engineering team in designing and implementing first-of-a-kind digital control systems for next-generation nuclear facilities. You will own the I&C roadmap from conceptual design through commissioning, mentor and grow engineering talent, and build cross-functional frameworks to pioneer safe, innovative, and compliant control solutions for advanced reactor technologies.

What you'll do

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Manage, mentor, and grow a specialized team of I&C engineers, conducting regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
• Establish engineering resource allocation plans, aligning team skill sets with fast-paced startup milestones and deliverables.
• Foster a culture of high accountability, innovation, and psychological safety within the team, establishing objective performance expectations.

Project & Technical Roadmap Execution

• Own the execution and delivery of safety-critical instrumentation and control system designs for advanced nuclear facilities.
• Define architecture roadmaps, control strategies, and hardware requirements for DCS and PLC-based control systems.
• Drive technical alignment between the I&C function and core reactor physics, thermal-hydraulics, and balance of plant (BOP) engineering teams.
• Manage technical interfaces with equipment vendors, system integrators, and strategic prototype testing partners.

System Integration, Testing & Governance

• Oversee comprehensive system integration and validation strategies utilizing modern simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and modeling tools.
• Direct factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) strategies for first-of-a-kind hardware and software configurations.
• Ensure flawless operational handoffs during startup testing and initial reactor criticality operations.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce and continuously improve compliance protocols under nuclear quality assurance programs (10 CFR 50 Appendix B).
• Lead the preparation and presentation of I&C engineering documentation during regulatory audits, licensing activities, and inspections with the NRC and DOE.
• Review and approve technical evaluations, test procedures, safety classifications, and engineering changes.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Nuclear, or Control Systems Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing project resources, or executing technical project management in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong domain knowledge of PLCs, DCS architectures, SCADA systems, industrial networks, and balance of plant (BOP) dynamics.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with nuclear safety-related system standards (e.g., IEEE 603, IEC 61513) and strict adherence to design control environments.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and technical communication skills, with an ability to translate complex design complexities to non-technical startup stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience: 8+ years of technical experience in high-reliability or nuclear I&C environments, with 2+ years explicitly in a supervisory, team lead, or management capacity.
• Credentials: Professional Engineering (PE) license or Master’s/Ph.D. degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Advanced Nuclear Systems: Experience driving first-of-a-kind or advanced reactor design concepts from baseline to deployment.
• Security & Compliance: Practical knowledge of nuclear cybersecurity regulations and commercial grade dedication (CGD) frameworks like NEI 17-06.
• Advanced Tooling: Familiarity with model-based system engineering (MBSE), advanced control algorithms, and smart sensor integration.

Physical

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment and tools
  
  
  Requirements: 
• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Idaho Falls, ID

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on technical experience
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information: 

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.