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The Nuclear Company · 6 days ago

Principal Anti-Drone Engineer

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $228K/yr

10+ years exp

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, creating a fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. As a Principal Anti-Drone Engineer, you will lead the design and deployment of advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems to protect nuclear infrastructure from drone threats, establishing industry-leading standards for counter-drone systems in the nuclear sector.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionNuclear

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design comprehensive counter-drone detection, tracking, and mitigation systems for nuclear construction sites and operational facilities

Develop multi-layered defense strategies employing diverse detection, protection, and response capabilities

Integrate passive 3D detection, RF spectrum analysis, radar systems, and optical tracking for 360° coverage

Architect sensor fusion systems combining multiple detection modalities for high-confidence threat identification

Design RF detection systems identifying drone control signals across multiple frequency bands (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, ISM)

Develop electronic countermeasures including GPS jamming, RF signal disruption, and protocol-specific interference

Implement real-time detection and alerting systems for early warning of drone incursions

Design tamper detection mechanisms and surveillance systems for perimeter security

Ensure compliance with NRC physical security requirements and 10 CFR 73.55 physical protection standards

Integrate anti-drone systems with existing physical security plans and intrusion detection systems

Coordinate with NRC on emerging drone threat assessments and security measures

Protect safety, security, and emergency preparedness (SSEP) functions from drone-based threats

Evaluate anti-drone transmissions to ensure safe operation near sensitive nuclear equipment

Conduct EMI testing to verify counter-drone systems do not disrupt critical station equipment

Assess RFI impacts on nuclear facility wireless networks and IoT systems

Conduct threat assessments for commercial and military-grade UAVs including NATO Class 1-3 drones and drone swarms

Evaluate adversary capabilities including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and attack scenarios

Develop incident response protocols for drone detection events

Assess AI-enabled flight technologies and autonomous drone capabilities

Qualification

RF detectionElectronic warfareSensor fusionCounter-drone systemsProgramming in PythonProgramming in C++Radar systemsElectronic countermeasuresNRC regulationsMilitary experienceAI/ML knowledgeNIST cybersecurity frameworksCommunication protocolsLeadership experience