Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Company

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors.

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 embedded hardware and firmware capabilities
• 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
• Specify, procure, and qualify electrical components and instrumentation
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, and nuclear engineering teams to integrate electrical systems
• Mentor junior electrical engineers and technicians

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building electrical systems, control panels, or instrumentation
• Experience driving embedded hardware and firmware architecture, including custom PCB design and microcontroller selection
• Ability to size electrical wiring in compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Proficiency with electrical design tools such as NX Electrical, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with network protocols like Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, or OPC-UA
• Must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Austin, Texas
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, or oil & gas industries
• Hands-on experience building first-of-kind electrical systems in a startup environment
• Familiarity with IEEE, ISA, NEC, and nuclear I&C standards
• Experience designing and testing electronics for EMI/EMC compliance or harsh environments
• Experience building systems for industrial safety following NFPA79