Director, North America I&C Safety System Engineering

Director, North America I&C Safety System Engineering

Location:

Mansfield, MA or Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid with remote flexibility). Requires up to 50% travel to the Framatome site once per month for leadership engagement, organizational alignment, and team collaboration.

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Safety Systems Engineering to lead our Instrumentation & Control (I&C) safety systems organization. This leader will be responsible for driving the modernization of I&C systems across the operating nuclear fleet and advancing safety‑class I&C solutions for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Reactors (ARs). The role requires a blend of technical depth, regulatory expertise, and organizational leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and future‑ready nuclear plant operations.

See how the Instrumentation and Controls Business Unit contributes to this future:

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the safety system engineering strategy for operating fleet modernization and next‑gen nuclear deployment.
  • Align safety I&C modernization initiatives with customer needs, regulatory expectations, and corporate growth objectives.
  • Serve as a thought leader on nuclear I&C modernization, shaping company positioning with utilities, regulators, and industry forums.
• Engineering & Delivery
  • Lead end‑to‑end project engineering for safety related I&C systems, including requirements definition, architecture design, hardware/software design, implementation, integration, and validation/verification.
  • Direct system engineering teams to deliver compliant, licensable safety systems that meet U.S. NRC and international regulatory standards.
  • Oversee life‑cycle management for safety I&C in the operating fleet, ensuring modernization programs are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal plant disruption.
• Regulatory & Licensing Interface
  • Collaborate with licensing and regulatory teams to ensure system designs meet NRC and global licensing requirements.
  • Support preparation of licensing submittals, technical justifications, and regulatory engagement for modernization and new reactor programs.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with operations, field service, and project delivery teams to ensure seamless deployment and commissioning of safety I&C systems.
  • Collaborate with product management and R&D to drive innovation and readiness for digitization commercialization for operating plants and AR/SMRs.
  • Engage with customers and industry consortia to align engineering solutions with market demand and regulatory pathways.
• People, Organization & Culture Leadership
  • Manage managers across software, hardware, and systems engineering disciplines, ensuring strong integration and alignment.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing global team of safety systems engineers and technical leaders.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, governance processes, and continuous improvement practices.
  • Create and scale a new organizational structure, instilling a strong talent pipeline, leadership development, and culture of technical excellence and accountability.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and regulatory rigor to position the organization as the industry leader in nuclear safety I&C modernization and next‑gen systems.

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in nuclear I&C, with at least 10 years in safety‑related systems engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record in nuclear plant I&C modernization and/or safety‑class I&C development for new reactors.
• Demonstrated success in building and managing managers across software, hardware, and systems engineering functions.
• Deep understanding of NRC regulations, IEEE standards, IEC 61513, and NQA‑1 quality standards.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies and supporting licensing efforts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with experience managing diverse engineering teams.
• Ability to…