About the role
As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Aalo Atomics, you will own the electrical and instrumentation systems on our reactor from architecture through first-of-kind build and beyond. You will design embedded hardware and firmware, build control panels, terminate instrumentation loops, commission systems, and iterate - all hands-on in our facility. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining how we design, build, and scale reactor electrical systems from prototype to production.
Responsibilities:
- Own the full lifecycle of electrical and instrumentation systems: architecture, detailed design, build, test, commissioning, and iteration
- Drive the architecture, development, and build-out of Aalo's embedded hardware and firmware capabilities - defining the path from off-the-shelf I&C toward fully proprietary embedded systems
- Design and build control systems for reactor and balance-of-plant components including sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, and PLCs/DCS hardware
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, cable schedules, and panel layouts in CAD/EPLAN or equivalent
- Specify, procure, and qualify electrical components and instrumentation; own the BOM and supplier relationships
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, thermal, and nuclear engineering teams to integrate electrical systems into the overall reactor design
- Mentor junior electrical engineers and technicians; set technical standards for the electrical team
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building electrical systems, control panels, or instrumentation - not just simulating or specifying them
- Demonstrated experience driving embedded hardware and firmware architecture, including custom PCB design, microcontroller selection, real-time firmware, and hardware/software interface definition
- Ability to size electrical wiring to meet needs of systems and components in compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC)
- Experience with decentralized electronic hardware (such as I/O modules, power supplies, sensors, and controllers)
- Strong working knowledge of industrial instrumentation: thermocouples, RTDs, pressure transducers, flow meters, level sensors
- Proficiency with electrical design tools (NX Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent) and ability to produce production-ready drawings
- Experience working with cybersecurity for control systems
- Ability to use a variety of network protocols (Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA)
- Track record of independently driving electrical hardware through design, build, and commissioning milestones
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in nuclear, aerospace, oil & gas, or other high-consequence industries with strict quality and documentation requirements
- Hands-on experience building and commissioning first-of-kind electrical systems in a fast-moving R&D or startup environment
- Ability to use electrical test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, Hipot testers, and LCR meters
- Familiarity with IEEE, ISA, NEC, and/or nuclear I&C standards (IEEE 603, ISA-84, etc.)
- Experience owning production schedules and driving hardware through manufacturing milestones
- Prior experience in a vertically integrated hardware company where engineers build what they design
- Experience scaling electrical systems from prototype to repeatable production builds
- Experience building systems for industrial safety, following NFPA79
- Hands-on experience designing, shielding, and testing electronics for EMI/EMC compliance and/or operation in radiation, high-temperature, or otherwise harsh environments
- Experience working with AI for writing code and documentation
Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable working on the factory floor alongside technicians and welders
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Physical dexterity required for crouching, kneeling, and working in varied positions
- Ability to focus and operate effectively in a loud, hot factory environment
Requirements
Must be based in the United States
Must be willing to work on-site at our headquarters in Austin, Texas
What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo
We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:
Extreme Ownership — You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.
A Passion for Solving Hard Problems — You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.
A Sense of Urgency — You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.
What We Offer
Competitive salary starting at $135,000
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Corporate Gym Membership
Candidates only. No recruiters or agencies, please.
Additional Information:
Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.