Instrumentation and Control System Engineer Job in Niskayuna 12309, New York US

Location:
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Job Status/Type:
Full Time
Employee
Job Category:
Engineering
Industry:
Engineering Services
Occupations:
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Work Experience:
7+ to 10 Years
Career Level:
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree

Reference Code:
901

About Us

We provide superior nuclear propulsion systems for U.S. Naval ships by designing the world's most technologically advanced, safe and reliable reactor plants and systems, supporting the operating fleet of nuclear ships and training the sailors who operate them. proudly supporting the world's best navy.

Our Vision

We will increase our value to the Naval Reactors Program by enabling everyone to rapidly and effectively support our nuclear fleet. We see ourselves continuing to provide the advanced technology needed beyond the VIRGINIA class and the innovation needed to take us to the next generation of reactor design. We will do all of this in a physical and people environment we are proud of.

Instrumentation and Control System Engineer

Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory supports nuclear propulsion systems for U.S. Navy ships by designing the worlds most technologically advanced, safe and reliable reactor plants and systems. Experienced professional positions are currently open for instrumentation and control system engineers to design, test, deploy, and support Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems for both the existing and next generation reactor plants. These I&C systems perform reactor protection and control safety critical functions, demanding the highest degree of quality and reliability. Typical roles and responsibilities will include:

- being the subject matter expert on design, operation and maintenance of your assigned system

- defining system level requirements for design changes/modifications to your assigned system

- reviewing vendor’s detailed design to ensure system requirements are being fulfilled

- developing, evaluating and testing I&C concepts for next generation applications

- laboratory testing of equipment to verify technical adequacy and ensure robustness of design

- supporting the training of Navy personnel on the design, operation, and maintenance of the assigned system

- providing emergent support to troubleshoot and resolve issues associated with your assigned system in a timely manner

- developing technical and programmatic recommendations/reports usually requiring the integration across multiple technical disciplines

- working on diverse assignments that support career growth

Selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. US citizenship is required.

To see this and other job openings at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory please visit www.knollslab.com/careers.html

Job Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field of study from an accredited college.

Specific course work and at least 5 to 10 years experience in one or more of the following areas: microprocessor based equipment, control systems, or hardware/software development.

Open Date : 2009-10-05 00:00:00
Date Required : 2009-12-31
Req. Code : 901
# of Openings : 2
Other Skills : Experience in writing Technical Reports, Demonstrated Leadership, Project Management, control and instrumentation systems experience. Ability to articulate technical ideas in a clear and concise manner.
Offer Relocation : Yes
Exemption : Exempt
Hire Type : Direct

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