Systems Engineer
Company: Essential Systems Inc
Location: Millersville
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Systems Engineer Overview: We
are seeking an experienced systems engineer to lead thedesign,
integration, and developmentof our Access Control, Intrusion
Detection, and Video Surveillance Systems in industrial, nuclear
power plant environments. This engineering role requires hands-on
technical leadership across system architecture, integration, and
development oversight, nuclear plant physical protection systems.
Although this role involves the use of Cyber Controls, this is NOT
a position for a Cyber Security Engineer. Familiarity with
intrusion detection systems, access control systems, and video
surveillance systems is desired but not required. The ability to
ensure our systems meet high-reliability and long-term operability
is necessary. Writing/documentation skills, MSWord, Excel, and CAD
software skills, and proficient with various computer
hardware/software platforms are required. Key Responsibilities:
System Architecture, Design & Integration - Lead the architecture
and detailed design of nuclear physical protection and security
systems in compliance with 10 CFR 73. These are small to mid-size
systems, often with two servers and 5 to 8 workstations. They are
completely closed systems, traditional infrastructure, with no
Internet, no wireless, no cloud computing. They involve a redundant
network design for servers, workstations, and field equipment.
Designed for no single point of failure. - Confirm the systems meet
requirements specific to the nuclear power plant industry to ensure
our systems meet regulatory compliance, high-reliability, and
long-term operability. - Integrate hardware, software,
communications, sensors, actuators, and HMIs into cohesive system
solutions. - Provide technical written and verbal direction to
vendors, integrators, and internal development teams. - Author,
maintain, and control System Documentation related to the system
designed. Development & Implementation Support - Support system
development activities including configuration definition, design
reviews, and technical baseline control. - Participate in FAT, SAT,
installation oversight, and system commissioning. - Resolve
technical issues identified during integration, testing, or
operational use. - Support lifecycle activities including upgrades,
modifications, and obsolescence management. - Ability to travel
occasionally (out of state) to customer site for walkdowns,
meetings, and brief installation oversight. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Software,
or related). - 10 years of experience designing and integrating
systems. Preferred / Bonus Qualifications - Direct experience
working under 10 CFR 73 (e.g., §§ 73.46, 73.55) - Experience with
NEI security guidance and NRC inspection procedures (IP 71130
series) - Prior work with nuclear utilities, EPC firms, or nuclear
security integrators - Demonstrated experience designing,
integrating, and developing nuclear security systems, with
supporting authorship of SRS/HRS, SDD, HDD, and ICDs - Former Navy
nuclear, DOE, or DoD security engineering background with NRC
crossover - INCOSE or similar systems engineering affiliation
Personal Attributes - Strong systems thinker with practical
engineering judgment - Comfortable making and defending design
decisions - Methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented - Operates
professionally in sensitive environments - Team oriented with
strong interpersonal skills and professional manner Compensation &
Growth - Competitive senior-level compensation commensurate with
experience - Health insurance, Retirement plan, PTO - Opportunity
to play a foundational technical role in a growing nuclear security
practice Please provide salary requirements with resume
Keywords: Essential Systems Inc, Reston , Systems Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Millersville, Virginia
