EPICS HMI Developer

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue Washington. At its core the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human 2006 TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPowers mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result the companys activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.

Control Systems Engineer

The Information Technology Discipline within TerraPower LLC. Is seeking a highly motivated Control Systems this role you will work with Lab Test Engineers and IT to provide expertise and support to all Natrium testing activities. Responsibilities will include design of control systems for lab experiments using EPICS device integration with EPICS administration of EPICS control system and OT network. The strongest candidates will also have experience in laboratory experimentation designing control systems and networks for a variety of first-of-a-kind experiments and safe operation of specialized equipment under hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities:

Commissioning/monitoring/troubleshooting EPICS services in a R&D environment

Build and modify EPICS IOCs to Interface existing and new lab equipment into an EPICS environment

Support Test Engineering in management of experimental data

Support the Responsible Test Engineer during shakedown and testing of control systems in an R&D environment

Work with IT networking to build and operate an OT controls network

Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities

Demonstrate exemplary safety practices and foster a culture of safety in a testing environment

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Key Qualifications and Skills:

B.S. degree in Controls Electrical Mechanical Chemical Engineering Physics or equivalent and 3 years of relevant experience; advanced degree a plus.

Experience installing and configuring EPICS services

Experience building EPICS IOCs (CA/PVA)

Experience with PLCs such as Siemens Beckhoff NI and their integration with EPICS a plus.

Strong proficiency in Linux based environments 5 years

Proficiency in programming languages for IOCs such as Python C/C

Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with many I/O signals from varied sensors and instruments

Experience with data management of lab data in an EPICS environment

Experience operating on an OT control systems network with active experiments

Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers scientists and technicians with demonstrated results

Strong analytical/problem solving skills creative thinker

Demonstrated ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week

Ability to handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.

Excellent writing and communication skills

Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide recommendations in a timely manner

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicants ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods bending/stooping grasping/gripping fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds

Repetitive work: Prolonged

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

Work Conditions: Stairs typing/keyboard standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day

Travel required: 0-25% if remote

Job Details:

Salary Range Level 10: $117922 - $176833

*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Salary eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

*Typically our employee salaries are within .90 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: Experience:

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