About Aalo Atomics Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Backed by Kindred Venture Capitals.
About the role
We are seeking a Lead / Engineering Manager for our Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) team to drive the development of advanced reactor systems. In this role, you will balance technical stewardship with people leadership, guiding a high-performing engineering team in designing and implementing first-of-a-kind digital control systems for next-generation nuclear facilities.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Nuclear, or Control Systems Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
- Leadership Experience: Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, managing project resources, or executing technical project management in a fast-paced environment
- Technical Expertise: Strong domain knowledge of PLCs, DCS architectures, SCADA systems, industrial networks, and balance of plant (BOP) dynamics
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with nuclear safety-related system standards (e.g., IEEE 603, IEC 61513) and strict adherence to design control environments
- Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and technical communication skills, with an ability to translate complex design complexities to non-technical startup stakeholders
- Experience: 8+ years of technical experience in high-reliability or nuclear I&C environments, with 2+ years explicitly in a supervisory, team lead, or management capacity
More about this role
We are seeking a Lead / Engineering Manager for our Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) team to drive the development of advanced reactor systems. In this role, you will balance technical stewardship with people leadership, guiding a high-performing engineering team in designing and implementing first-of-a-kind digital control systems for next-generation nuclear facilities. You will own the I&C roadmap from conceptual design through commissioning, mentor and grow engineering talent, and build cross-functional frameworks to pioneer safe, innovative, and compliant control solutions for advanced reactor technologies.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Manage, mentor, and grow a specialized team of I&C engineers, conducting regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
- Establish engineering resource allocation plans, aligning team skill sets with fast-paced startup milestones and deliverables.
- Foster a culture of high accountability, innovation, and psychological safety within the team, establishing objective performance expectations.
Project & Technical Roadmap Execution
- Own the execution and delivery of safety-critical instrumentation and control...
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