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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Jun 12, 2026
This job expires in: 9 days

Job Summary

Designing, implementing, and testing distributed control systems, the full-time Senior Principal Systems & Controls Engineer will oversee engineering design and support for nuclear power industry projects, while working onsite in Idaho Falls or remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage engineering design, construction, and installation of control systems, ensuring quality and adherence to technical standards
  • Coordinate with internal teams to allocate resources and monitor project progress, while mentoring engineering teams for skill advancement
  • Develop and review system requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective communication with customers throughout project lifecycles
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience with PLC and DCS programming and design, including interfacing with field devices
  • Ability to generate conceptual designs for complex systems and develop proposals for projects
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (less than 10%)

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