Principal Electrical Engineer (Nuclear)

TL;DR

Principal Electrical Engineer (Nuclear): Leading the electrical system architecture and test infrastructure for the Kaleidos microreactor with an accent on power distribution, signal conditioning, and hardware integration. Focus on establishing a foundational test environment, driving validation strategies, and ensuring system readiness for 2028 deployment.

Location: Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo, CA headquarters

Compensation: $200,500 – $314,475 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a startup building portable nuclear microreactors designed to provide clean, reliable power for critical infrastructure and remote sites.

What you will do

• Define and own electrical and software integration requirements for power distribution and sensor mapping.
• Build and manage the electrical test infrastructure to validate the commercial microreactor unit.
• Establish communication protocols between hardware, control systems, and software interfaces.
• Develop and drive electrical validation strategies, test procedures, and best practices.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and vendor relationships for electrical hardware.
• Lead design reviews and communicate technical decisions to cross-functional engineering teams.

Requirements

• Must work 100% onsite at El Segundo HQ
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
• Must be able to comply with U.S. export controls
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 10+ years of progressive experience in hardware design, integration, and test
• Proficiency with DAQ systems, scripting environments like LabVIEW or TestStand, and at least one programming language (Python, C++, C#)

Nice to have

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with real-time simulation systems or FPGA-based hardware
• Background in high-reliability or safety-critical industries like aerospace, defense, or nuclear

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision with top-tier plans
• Substantial incentive stock plan
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• Daily catered lunch and free snacks
• Flexible PTO policy
• In-person camaraderie with team-bonding events and happy hours