Nuclear Controls Engineer
Company: Last Energy
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Last Energy seeks a Nuclear
Controls Engineer to lead the development of control requirements
for our pilot reactor systems. This role will guide instrumentation
and operator interface design, ensuring safe, reliable, and
responsive control performance. The ideal candidate combines a deep
understanding of reactor dynamics with practical controls
engineering expertise. They'll also be capable of defining
requirements, evaluating alternatives, and coordinating across
technical disciplines. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead
determination of reactor startup conditions, source location, and
excore instrumentation requirements Provide direct guidance to
controls engineers on operator control needs and translate these
into programming requirements Evaluate reactor time constants and
response speeds to ensure control systems meet safety and
performance needs Suggest and validate alternative control options
where appropriate Collaborate with reactor physics, safety, and
operations teams to align controls with overall reactor performance
and safety objectives Support documentation and regulatory
submissions related to control system design Qualifications 3 years
of experience in nuclear controls, reactor physics, or related
engineering fields Bachelor’s degree or higher in nuclear
engineering, controls engineering, or related discipline Strong
understanding of reactor startup, source location, and excore
instrumentation Experience defining operator control requirements
and translating them into engineering or programming specifications
Knowledge of reactor time constants, control system responsiveness,
and alternative control strategies Excellent technical
communication and documentation skills Based in Austin, TX (or
willing to relocate)
Keywords: Last Energy, Georgetown , Nuclear Controls Engineer, Engineering , Austin, Texas
