Senior Principal Engineer

ETS

Lead Controls Technical efforts for the Scorpius Accelerator at NNSS. Oversee network architecture and data management system implementation with a focus on cybersecurity compliance.

Posted 6/4/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $147,804 - $229,091 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the NNSS Controls Technical Lead and support the ASD Global Controls (GC) Technical Lead to provide leadership in developing and implementing network architecture and data management system across the radiographic system that is consistent with implementation of machine learning protocols.
Provide leadership in integrating and managing software and in standardization of hardware.
Work closely with the Accelerator, Injector, Downstream Transport, Solid State Pulsed Power, and Detector subsystems to implement a robust and reliable controls system.
As part of the Operations Technology Team, work with NNSS Information Technology and Cybersecurity to ensure the global control system is compliant with cybersecurity requirements.
Develop strategic plans for managing software updates, hardware improvements, and configuration control for both software and hardware.
Support project leadership by communicating project requirements and ensuring proper implementation.
Partner with ASD NNSS project management by:
Providing background information for cost and schedule variance justifications, and developing necessary recovery plans
Identifying opportunities for new scope and budget, and providing technical descriptions for accompanying proposals
Providing status updates and forecasts to inform accurate completion estimates
Preparing necessary information for ASD project review presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) required for Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering degrees
Or, Calculus-based STEM bachelor’s degree in engineering
Or, for Architects, Certification from the National Council or Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)
Or Professional Engineer license
Plus at least 14 years’ relevant experience.
Strong background in data management systems, networking, and communications is desired.
Extensive experience developing and maintaining controls and communications systems associated with complex integrated physics diagnostics systems, such as linear inductions accelerators, is highly recommended.
Extensive experience with developing software/hardware integration solutions using LabVIEW.
Advanced knowledge of communications network infrastructures and ability to adapt to cyber security protective restrictions.
Experience in leading control system and data acquisition teams and organizations, interfacing outward to project and program leadership.
Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS) experience recommended.
Evaluate alternatives and identify solutions using systematic, multi-step approaches.
Develop innovative solutions that improve project performance.
Facilitate discussion and resolve conflicts within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) and with stakeholders. Establish trust among IPT members.
Build and use cross-functional relationships to accomplish tasks.
Collaborate with medium-sized IPTs (10-20 people). Maintain and effectively lead technical execution and achieve customer satisfaction.
Coach and motivate team members while promoting team interaction.
Demonstrate effective decision-making skills, including knowledge of how and when to escalate issues to higher levels. Analyze the risks and future impact of decisions. Use cost benefit analysis in decision-making. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
Ability to execute work in a disciplined manner to demonstrate compliance with laws, codes, orders, and NNSS policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision
both a pension and a 401k
paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
tuition assistance and reimbursement
and more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data management systemsnetworkingcommunications systemssoftware/hardware integrationLabVIEWcommunications network infrastructuresExperimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS)controls system developmentdata acquisitionmachine learning protocols

Soft Skills

leadershipproject managementcommunicationconflict resolutionteam collaborationdecision-makingtrust buildingcoachingmotivationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineeringProfessional Engineer licenseCertification from NCARB