Principal IoT Engineer
4 months ago
Seattle
Job Description The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. Position Overview The Principal IoT Engineer designs and implements Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems that serve as the "nervous system" for nuclear construction and operations. This role requires expertise in sensor networks, edge computing, and real-time data integration to enable predictive maintenance, digital twin development, and intelligent construction management for Nuclear OS. Responsibilities IoT Architecture & System Design • Design comprehensive IIoT sensor networks for nuclear construction sites and operational facilities (environmental sensors, structural health monitors, equipment telematics), • Develop IoT infrastructure that feeds live field data into digital twin models, • Create scalable sensor networks supporting radiation monitoring, temperature, humidity, vibration, strain gauges, and construction machinery telematics, • Design network architectures for wired (Modbus) and wireless (Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, cellular) sensor deployments, • Design edge computing architectures for safety-critical data processing with minimal latency, • Implement IoT gateways that aggregate sensor data and perform local processing, • Integrate IoT data streams with Nuclear OS platform through connectors and middleware, • Enable time-series data ingestion at scale for storage and analysis in data platforms (Palantir Foundry), • Design Wi-Fi networks for IoT sensor connectivity in nuclear facilities, • Implement secure data flow from OT networks to business networks with appropriate segmentation, • Design application servers as backend processing engines for IoT data streams, • Develop predictive maintenance systems using IoT sensor data with AI analytics, • Implement anomaly detection algorithms for equipment monitoring, • Ensure cybersecurity for IoT devices and networks in critical nuclear infrastructure, • Implement secure communication protocols (TLS, VPN, encryption) and device authentication Education & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred), • 12+ years of experience in IoT/IIoT systems, sensor networks, or industrial automation, • 5+ years in a senior or lead engineering role, • Expert knowledge of IoT architectures and protocols (MQTT, CoAP, OPC UA, Modbus), • Deep understanding of sensor technologies (environmental, structural, radiation, vibration, thermal), • Proficiency in wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, Zigbee, BLE, cellular IoT), • Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, network segmentation, OT/IT integration), • Experience with edge computing platforms, IoT gateways, and time-series databases, • Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C/C++, • Knowledge of predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI integration with IoT, • Experience with network security, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, • Knowledge of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, • Experience in nuclear, energy, or highly regulated industries, • Background in industrial automation or SCADA systems, • Certifications in IoT, networking (CCNA/CCNP), or cybersecurity (CISSP), • Knowledge of radiation detection and nuclear instrumentation, • Competitive compensation packages, • 401k with company match, • Medical, dental, vision plans EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. 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