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Position: I&C Reverse Engineer
Location: Onsite – Oak Ridge, TN (Lab Setting)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Reverse Engineer to support the commercial nuclear industry. This onsite, lab-based position focuses on reverse engineering, analyzing, and modernizing critical I&C systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in safety-related electronics and a strong working knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Assurance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of legacy and aging I&C components, systems, and hardware in a controlled lab environment.

• Conduct detailed testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic circuits, hardware, and software.

• Apply expertise in safety-related electronics to support nuclear safety and regulatory compliance.

• Ensure all work adheres to 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Quality Assurance requirements.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, schematics, and qualification reports.

• Support the design and development of replacement solutions for obsolete or unsupported I&C equipment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, QA, and regulatory teams to deliver compliant and reliable solutions.

• Provide technical insight for modernization and life-extension projects in the commercial nuclear sector.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience with I&C systems in the commercial nuclear or other highly regulated industries.

• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering, electronics testing, and troubleshooting in a lab setting.

• Strong knowledge of safety-related electronics and Appendix B QA programs.

• Proficiency in analog/digital circuit design, control systems, and embedded systems.

• U.S. Citizen (must meet security and access requirements for nuclear facilities).

Preferred:

• Prior experience with NRC regulations and nuclear QA programs.

• Familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and EPRI standards for nuclear I&C systems.

• Experience supporting obsolescence management, modernization, or life-extension projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license a plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in sustaining and modernizing the U.S. nuclear fleet.

• Competitive compensation package with full benefits.

• Work in a state-of-the-art lab environment on cutting-edge nuclear engineering challenges.

• Professional growth opportunities in a highly regulated, mission-critical industry.