Antares
Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Test Engineer
Antares, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Test Engineer
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Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Test Engineer
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$145,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr About Us
At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We’re fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity\'s presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we’re building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space. Formed in 2023, the Antares team hails from SpaceX, The White House, MIT, Rigetti Computing, The Air Force, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, Ultra Safe Nuclear, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Antares has raised over $39M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has over $4M in government funding. The Team
The nuclear engineering team at Antares is responsible for nuclear design, analysis, instrumentation, and controls for all Antares reactors. We are nuclear engineers, software engineers, and physicists who joined Antares from advanced reactor vendors, aerospace companies, national laboratories, and top universities. We\'re here because of the mission: making nuclear power available anywhere it\'s needed--on Earth and beyond. Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Controls teams to design and implement Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test stands and platforms Design around, operate, and build test stands involving thermal chambers, vibe tables, shock fixtures, vacuum, and gaseous purge systems Synthesize and execute test stand requirements per I&C given requisite test objectives for nuclear sensing Devices Under Test (DUTs), and requisite proxies for nuclear sensors Synthesize and execute test stand requirements per I&C given requisite test objectives for coupled electromechanical-nuclear-sensor DUTs Write and maintain test code, which interfaces with DAQs, CD&H systems of commercial and custom in-house design varieties As needed, aid design engineers with I&C component/vendor selection, system-level peer-review, synthesis of nuclear environments, simulation/model correlation Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field 4+ years of experience testing and developing instrumentation and controls systems in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other high reliability environments High proficiency working with thermal sensors including thermocouples, RTDs (Resistant Temperature Detectors) and/or neutron sensors High proficiency working with DAQ modules including Labjacks and National Instruments CDAQs Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience with Python programming Working proficiency with C/C++ Working proficiency with PLC programming Experience with ethernet and serial devices interfaces in a test-stand context Experience operating thermal chambers, vibe tables, and shock test stands Demonstrated ability to write clear test plans, procedures, and reports, and to communicate findings to multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience working with radiation sources in a test environment Experience calibrating neutron sensors Nuclear reactor operator experience Experience developing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for nuclear reactor operations Location
We are located in Torrance, CA in a 145,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles\' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises. Culture
At Antares, we tie each role to our founding document’s values. Key cultural values include: Think in Systems; Obsess over the End User; Be Unconstrained by Convention; Craftsmen; Seriously Optimistic. We value thoughtful, high-quality engineering, growth, collaboration, and a positive, proactive mindset. Equal Opportunity
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Join to apply for the
Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls Test Engineer
role at
Antares . This range is provided by Antares. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$145,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr About Us
At Antares, our long-term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We’re fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity\'s presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we’re building mass-producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space. Formed in 2023, the Antares team hails from SpaceX, The White House, MIT, Rigetti Computing, The Air Force, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, Ultra Safe Nuclear, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Antares has raised over $39M in venture capital from top-tier investors and has over $4M in government funding. The Team
The nuclear engineering team at Antares is responsible for nuclear design, analysis, instrumentation, and controls for all Antares reactors. We are nuclear engineers, software engineers, and physicists who joined Antares from advanced reactor vendors, aerospace companies, national laboratories, and top universities. We\'re here because of the mission: making nuclear power available anywhere it\'s needed--on Earth and beyond. Roles and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Controls teams to design and implement Hardware in the Loop (HITL) test stands and platforms Design around, operate, and build test stands involving thermal chambers, vibe tables, shock fixtures, vacuum, and gaseous purge systems Synthesize and execute test stand requirements per I&C given requisite test objectives for nuclear sensing Devices Under Test (DUTs), and requisite proxies for nuclear sensors Synthesize and execute test stand requirements per I&C given requisite test objectives for coupled electromechanical-nuclear-sensor DUTs Write and maintain test code, which interfaces with DAQs, CD&H systems of commercial and custom in-house design varieties As needed, aid design engineers with I&C component/vendor selection, system-level peer-review, synthesis of nuclear environments, simulation/model correlation Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field 4+ years of experience testing and developing instrumentation and controls systems in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other high reliability environments High proficiency working with thermal sensors including thermocouples, RTDs (Resistant Temperature Detectors) and/or neutron sensors High proficiency working with DAQ modules including Labjacks and National Instruments CDAQs Preferred Skills & Experience
Experience with Python programming Working proficiency with C/C++ Working proficiency with PLC programming Experience with ethernet and serial devices interfaces in a test-stand context Experience operating thermal chambers, vibe tables, and shock test stands Demonstrated ability to write clear test plans, procedures, and reports, and to communicate findings to multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience working with radiation sources in a test environment Experience calibrating neutron sensors Nuclear reactor operator experience Experience developing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) for nuclear reactor operations Location
We are located in Torrance, CA in a 145,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles\' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises. Culture
At Antares, we tie each role to our founding document’s values. Key cultural values include: Think in Systems; Obsess over the End User; Be Unconstrained by Convention; Craftsmen; Seriously Optimistic. We value thoughtful, high-quality engineering, growth, collaboration, and a positive, proactive mindset. Equal Opportunity
Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or an asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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