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Principal Digital Twin Engineer at The Nuclear Company. Location Information: Seattle, WA / Remote. . The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.. . About the role: . . We are seeking an exceptional and visionary . Principal Digital Twin Engineer. to join our team. This highly influential role will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing advanced digital twin solutions that will optimize the performance, enhance the safety, and extend the lifecycle of our nuclear assets. . . The Principal Digital Twin Engineer will serve as a technical expert and leader in the application of digital twin technologies within the nuclear energy domain. This individual will be responsible for translating complex physical and operational data into comprehensive digital models, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, simulation, and optimization of nuclear power plant systems and components. This role requires a deep understanding of digital twin principles, strong engineering fundamentals, advanced data analytics capabilities, and a keen awareness of the unique safety and regulatory requirements of the nuclear industry. This role reports into the VP, Software Engineering.. . Responsibilities:. . Digital Twin Strategy & Architecture:. . . . Lead the architectural design and development of digital twin solutions for nuclear power plant systems, components, and processes. . . . . Define technical requirements, select appropriate platforms and tools, and establish best practices for digital twin implementation. . . . . Contribute to the long-term digital transformation strategy of the company, specifically in the realm of asset digitalization. . . . Modeling, Simulation & Analytics:. . . . Develop high-fidelity physics-based and data-driven models of nuclear systems (e.g., thermal-hydraulics, structural mechanics, electrical systems). . . . . Integrate real-time operational data (IoT, sensor data) from plant systems into digital twin models. . . . . Implement advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI algorithms for predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, performance optimization, and scenario simulation. . . . . Perform "what-if" analyses to support operational decisions, design modifications, and safety assessments. . . . Data Integration & Interoperability:. . . . Oversee the integration of data from various sources, including operational technology (OT) systems, IT systems, historical databases, and engineering models. . . . . Ensure data quality, consistency, and secure exchange across integrated platforms. . . . . Develop interfaces and APIs to enable seamless interaction between the digital twin and other enterprise systems. . . . Technical Leadership & Mentorship:. . . . Serve as a subject matter expert in digital twin technologies, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross-functional teams. . . . . Lead technical reviews, provide critical analysis, and ensure the technical integrity of digital twin solutions. . . . . Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in digital twins, AI, IoT, and advanced analytics. . . . Regulatory Compliance & Safety Integration:. . . . Ensure that digital twin solutions are developed and implemented in compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements (e.g., NRC guidelines) and industry standards. . . . . Integrate safety analysis principles and risk assessment methodologies into digital twin applications to enhance operational safety and reliability. . . . . Support regulatory interactions and provide technical justifications for digital twin applications. . . . Stakeholder Collaboration:. . . . Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and regulatory affairs teams to understand their needs and deliver impactful digital twin solutions. . . . . Communicate complex technical concepts and analytical findings clearly to diverse audiences. . . . . . Education:. Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field. . . . . Experience:. . . . 8+ years of progressive experience in engineering, simulation, data analytics, or digital transformation, with a significant focus on digital twin development and implementation. . . . . Proven experience in the nuclear energy industry or another highly regulated, safety-critical industrial sector (e.g., aerospace, oil & gas). . . . . Strong expertise in developing physics-based models and integrating them with real-time operational data. . . . . Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for data science and simulation (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++). . . . . Experience with industrial IoT platforms, SCADA systems, and data historians. . . . . Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other engineers. . . . Skills:. . . . Digital Twin Architecture & Design . . . . Advanced Simulation & Modeling (e.g., finite element analysis, CFD, system dynamics) . . . . Data Analytics & Machine Learning (e.g., predictive modeling, anomaly detection) . . . . Real-time Data Integration (IoT, SCADA) . . . . Strong understanding of control systems and instrumentation . . . . Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills . . . . Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities . . . . Project management fundamentals . . . Benefits:. . . Competitive compensation packages. . 401k with company match. . Medical, dental, vision plans. . Generous vacation policy, plus holidays. . Annual company retreats. . . Estimated Starting Salary Range: . . The estimated starting . salary. range for this role is $198,000 - $223,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a. . semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. . . EEO Statement:. . The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. . . . .