I&C Safety System Architect

Framatome North America • Cranberry Township, PA

11d • $99,000 - $134,000

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a highly motivated System Architect for the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Safety Systems group who will be responsible for leading the technical definition, integration, and lifecycle architecture of safety‑related control systems for commercial nuclear power modernization projects. This role ensures that system designs meet regulatory requirements, functional safety expectations, and customer performance needs while aligning with product strategy and commercial commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a technical or business field with a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expert knowledge of a variety of the Information Technology concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions.
• Ability to translate user needs into technical solutions/specifications.
• Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly and work well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships, work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to change priorities quickly, confront issues directly and work well as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding nuclear licensing frameworks, digital safety system requirements, and deterministic system behavior. Experience supporting licensing submittals or regulatory audits.
• Familiarity with digital safety platforms (e.g., FPGA based systems, safety PLCs, or qualified DCS platforms).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive architectural decisions, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with customer and regulator interactions.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements for nuclear safety systems (e.g., NEI 08 09, RG 5.71).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system‑level architecture for safety‑class digital I&C systems, including reactor protection, engineered safety features actuation, and diverse backup systems.
• Translate regulatory, licensing, and customer requirements into clear system specifications, interface definitions, and design constraints.
• Lead cross‑disciplinary integration across hardware, software, networks, cybersecurity, and human‑machine interface components.
• Support safety analyses such as FMEA, reliability assessments, deterministic safety evaluations, and defense‑in‑depth and diversity (D3) assessments.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety and digital I&C standards, including IEEE 603, IEC 61513, IEC 60880, IEC 62138, 10 CFR 50/52/73, IEEE 1012 and NRC regulatory guidance.
• Provide technical leadership during design, implementation, verification/validation, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with licensing, quality, and commercial teams to support bids, proposals, customer meetings, and regulatory interactions.
• Prepare and review lifecycle documentation, including requirements specifications, architecture descriptions, interface control documents, and safety case inputs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for digital safety systems, modernization strategies, and emerging technologies relevant to nuclear I&C.
• Support configuration management, design change control, and technical risk management throughout the system lifecycle.

Benefits

• Salary: $99,000-$134,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level