Software Controls Integration Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Overview
Spectra Tech has an immediate need for a Software Controls Integration Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.
HFIR is undergoing major plant control systems upgrades over the next 10 years to replace ageing and obsolescence systems, components, and equipment to support long term operations.
The augmented staff will be matrixed to HFIR Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Group of the Systems Engineering Section within the RRD. This group also provides technical support to operations, and maintenance, and performs systems analysis. This position will be responsible for the design, development, implementation of the division's software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the entire system development life cycle, including configuration control, software quality assurance, and cyber security.
This position may require a RAD Worker II training and may impose a Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) testing designated position which requires passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in which employees are subject to being randomly selected for testing and undergoing testing without advance notification.
Responsibilities- Design, development, and implementation of software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the system development life cycle.
- Manage configuration control, software quality assurance, and cybersecurity for ICS projects.
- Collaborate with HFIR Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Group and Operations/Maintenance teams to support plant upgrades.
- Provide technical support and perform systems analysis as part of the team.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience (minimum 5 years).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA control systems software including Allen-Bradley Control Logix, GE iFIX, and Visual Basic.
- Experience with servers, networking components, common protocols, and databases.
- Ability to develop and interpret requirements and technical specifications; hardware/software integration experience.
- 5+ years of experience with electrical and instrumentation and control systems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
- Experience with virtual machine and thin client technology.
- Experience with administration of historians, web-based development, and SQL databases.
- Experience with AutoCAD.
- Experience with cybersecurity and firewalls.
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CFR 830 - Nuclear Safety Management - DOE O 414.1D - Quality Assurance
- ASME NQA-1 - Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
- FISMA 2002 - Federal Information Security Management Act
- NIST SP 800 Series - Computer Security
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