Software Integration Engineer

3 weeks ago

Oak Ridge, United States ITR Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSoftware Integration EngineerSeeking a contract Software Integration engineer for support of the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). This position is a long-term contract that require the candidates to be onsite. Ideal candidates will need to be able to obtain a federal security clearance.
Background Operating at 85 MW, High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) is the highest flux reactor-based source of neutrons for research in the United States, and it provides one of the highest steady-state neutron fluxes of any research reactor in the world. The thermal and cold neutrons produced by HFIR are used to study physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, and biology. The Research Reactors Division (RRD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) operates the HFIR.
Scope HFIR is slated for an extended 6-month Cold Source plant maintenance outage in 2024 to replace key cryogenic helium refrigeration system components and to integrate the new components into the existing Cold Source system. The outage preparation activities will take several years with additional staff augmentation. In addition to the cold source plant, the scope of work will include tasks associated with the reactor and experiment control systems.
The augmented staff will be matrixed to HFIR Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Group of the Systems Engineering Section within the RRD. This group also provides technical support to operations, and maintenance, and performs systems analysis. This position will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the division’s software-based Industrial Control Systems (ICS) throughout the entire system development life cycle, including configuration control, software quality assurance, and cyber security. Additionally, one will ensure conformance to software requirements through effective software quality assurance activities, providing the basis for planning, implementing, maintaining, and operating the software being developed as well as ensure appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all ICS on matters involving cyber security.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: ENGINEERING
  • Plan and lead engineering activities for assigned areas of responsibility, including integration of digital control systems
  • Write PLC codes (e.g. Allen Bradley, Siemens, GE iFiX/iHistorian, Visual Basic), create HMI and SCADA Interface, and update software codes for DCS, etc.
  • Provide recommendations to HFIR Nuclear Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Group lead related to technical issues, project plans and schedules.
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
  • Prepares engineering designs for new installations and for replacement and upgrade of reactor structures, systems, and components.
  • Performs calculations and analyses to support design development.
  • Applies relevant codes and standards, such as DOE Orders, ICC, IEEE (including Nuclear Standards), etc.
  • Task leads field installation and testing of engineering design changes.
  • Prepares design specifications to define and determine performance criteria for component upgrades.
  • Writes material specifications and initiates procurement of nuclear safety-related materials.
  • Implements modifications in accordance with nuclear configuration control processes.
  • Prepares and maintains as-built documentation for assigned reactor systems, including engineering drawings, specifications, system descriptions, relevant databases, and labeling.
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
  • Troubleshoots and analyzes system and component failures and develops corrective actions.
  • Provides written work package instructions to perform and document work.
  • Provides field technical support to craft supervisors and craft.
  • Develops and implements preventive and predictive maintenance work instructions. Basic Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience with electrical or instrumentation and control, or digital control systems, systems analysis, and maintenance
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA control systems software including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, GE iFIX/iHistorian, and Visual Basic
  • Demonstrated ability in hardware/software integration
  • Experience with servers, networking components, common protocols, and databases
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and interpret requirements and technical specifications
  • Understanding of software quality assurance principles and processes
Regulatory Requirements and Consensus Standards:
  • 10CFR830 – Nuclear Safety Management
  • DOE O 414.1D – Quality Assurance
  • ASME NQA-1 – Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications
  • FISMA 2002 – Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002
  • NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 Series – Computer Security

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