Senior Controls & Robotics Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site at the headquarters in Austin, Texas. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Salary: Starting at $135,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Atomics develops factory-fabricated microreactors designed to provide affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power.

What you will do

• Design and architect PLC/HMI-based control systems for automated and semi-automated manufacturing lines covering welding, machining, assembly, material handling, and inspection.
• Program PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, IPCs, industrial communication networks, and motion-control systems.
• Integrate articulated robots, cobots, gantries, CNC equipment, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, drives, and machine-safety systems.
• Commission and validate production equipment from FAT/SAT through factory-floor production handoff and ramp-up.
• Develop functional specifications, control narratives, I/O lists, network architecture drawings, panel design packages, and factory-wide automation standards.
• Collaborate with MES/IT teams on data acquisition, recipe management, production traceability, and troubleshoot complex electromechanical production issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering, automation, or robotics integration.
• Expert-level PLC programming using Structured Text, Ladder Logic, or Function Block on Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, or a similar platform.
• Experience developing HMI/SCADA systems with FactoryTalk, Ignition, TIA Portal, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience commissioning automated production equipment through FAT/SAT and production ramp, including servo/motion control and robotics integration.
• U.S. work authorization as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person is required, along with on-site work in Austin.

Nice to have

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MES/ERP integration, greenfield factory buildouts, automated welding, CNC robotics, or multi-line factory deployments.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3, ISA-88, NFPA 79, ISO 13849, IEC 62443, and functional safety certifications such as TÜV FSEng or CFSE.
• Experience with Kuka, Fanuc, or ABB robots, offline programming, virtual commissioning, and robot data analysis.
• Programming experience with Python, C++, or Rust and the ability to use AI effectively.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving, execution-driven startup environment focused on advanced nuclear energy.
• Collaborative work with experts in advanced reactors and clean energy.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and corporate gym membership.
• Factory and shop-floor work involving noise, fumes, heat, UV/arc flash, moving equipment, PPE, confined spaces, heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs.