Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Wilmington, NC | Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) Full-Time | On-Site DOE Q-Clearance Required or Eligible

At Global Laser Enrichment (GLE), we're pioneering first-of-a-kind uranium enrichment technology to support the future of clean energy. We're seeking a Controls Engineer to play a critical role in the design, development, implementation, and commissioning of control systems that support our enrichment technology development and demonstration program.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, this role is central to ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance control solutions across process equipment, gas handling systems, and supporting infrastructure in a highly regulated nuclear environment.

Why Join GLE?

• Contribute directly to a first-of-its-kind nuclear technology program
• Work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and operators in a mission-driven environment
• Influence plant-wide control strategies and system architecture
• Grow your career in a technically challenging, highly regulated industry with strong long-term impact

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement current and future control solutions to advance enrichment technology
• Collaborate with engineering teams to plan and select control systems that automate enrichment process equipment
• Partner with technicians to construct, install, and support safe and efficient control systems
• Lead commissioning and testing of control systems to verify functional and operational requirements
• Integrate individual equipment control systems into the broader plant control system architecture
• Ensure operational and reliability data is properly captured, recorded, and stored
• Develop control strategies based on process flow narratives and system requirements
• Design and implement operator-facing HMIs to support safe and effective operations
• Produce detailed control system documentation to support procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operations
• Maintain design and test records and ensure compliance with Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) requirements

What You'll Bring

• Active DOE Q-Clearance or equivalent (DoD Top Secret), or the ability to obtain and maintain one
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems
• Familiarity with control valves, pressure systems, and field instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices)
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs
• Experience with Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation platforms (FactoryTalk View, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500)
• Working knowledge of industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, RS-232)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in advanced control system design techniques, including cascaded control loops, time-proportioned control, and predictive control algorithms
• Experience with SCADA systems and data historians
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800-82 or ISA/IEC 62443
• Experience collaborating closely with operators to design and refine high-performance HMIs
• Background working in classified, nuclear, or other highly regulated environments

Important Note

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Clearance, as well as ongoing eligibility for nuclear site access due to the sensitive nature of GLE's work.