Nuclear I&C Development Operations Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
About the Team
Paragon is dedicated to lowering the carbon footprint through innovative nuclear programs that are safe, sustainable, and economical. Our team supports critical energy and national security applications through excellence in engineering, responsiveness, and integrity. We operate with a shared set of values, staying persistent in solving challenges, collaborating with purpose, and approaching every project with technical passion and professionalism.
About the Role
As a Development Operations Engineer, you will support the development, verification, configuration management, cybersecurity controls, and lifecycle maintenance of FPGA-based products used in nuclear safety-related applications. This role is critical for maintaining a Secure Development and Operational Environment (SDOE) in strict accordance with nuclear cybersecurity requirements such as NRC Regulatory Guide 5.71, NEI 08-09, and plant-specific defensive architecture policies.
In this position, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering workflows and rigorous compliance standards. You will develop internal tools, evaluate external software, and improve workflows to ensure they meet nuclear-quality obligations like auditability, reproducibility, and configuration control. Your work will directly impact the reliability of our safety systems by managing defect resolution and maintaining audit-ready documentation aligned with standards including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, IEC 61508, and ASME NQA-1.
Why Join Paragon?
If you are looking for a technically challenging role with purpose, professional growth, and the opportunity to support national security and energy reliability, we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a high-stakes environment where your contributions ensure the safety and efficiency of critical infrastructure.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Paragon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and maintain internal tools, scripts, and automations for FPGA design and nuclear safety documentation
- check_circleEstablish systematic processes for logging, triaging, and tracking defects in FPGA workflows
- check_circleManage the Secure Development and Operational Environment (SDOE) including controlled networks and build servers
- check_circleImprove engineering workflows including model-based design, simulation, and CI/CD pipeline management
- check_circleCreate and maintain audit-ready documentation for tooling, procedures, and cybersecurity controls
- check_circleEvaluate and integrate external engineering tools while performing cyber-impact assessments
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- verifiedExperience with FPGA design workflows including VHDL/Verilog
- verifiedHands-on experience with Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim/QuestaSim, and Simulink
- verifiedExperience with configuration management systems such as Subversion (SVN) and Git
- verifiedExperience working within SDOE, CIP, or other regulated cybersecurity environments
- verifiedStrong scripting abilities (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Matlab)
- verifiedUnderstanding of nuclear-industry QA processes and configuration control expectations
- verifiedAbility to interpret timing reports, simulation logs, block diagrams, and verification artifacts
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NRC RG 5.71, NEI 08‑09, and cybersecurity programs for digital I&C. Experience maintaining isolated or air‑gapped engineering networks. Experience with toolchain qualification, trusted distribution, and cybersecurity configuration management. Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks such as 10 CFR 73.54 and IEEE 7‑4.3.2.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Fpga, NRC Regulatory Guide 5.71, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, Iec 61508, Ieee 7-4.3.2, Asme Nqa-1, SVN, Git, Simulink, Intel Quartus.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
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In this Nuclear I&C Development Operations Engineer at Paragon Energy Solutions role, you will develop and maintain internal tools, scripts, and automations for fpga design and nuclear safety documentation; establish systematic processes for logging, triaging, and tracking defects in fpga workflows; manage the secure development and operational environment (sdoe) including controlled networks and build servers; and improve engineering workflows including model-based design, simulation, and ci/cd pipeline management.
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Paragon Energy Solutions is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Experience with FPGA design workflows including VHDL/Verilog; Hands-on experience with Intel Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, ModelSim/QuestaSim, and Simulink; Experience with configuration management systems such as Subversion (SVN) and Git; Experience working within SDOE, CIP, or other regulated cybersecurity environments; and Strong scripting abilities (Python, Bash, PowerShell, Matlab).
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Nuclear I&C Development Operations Engineer at Paragon Energy Solutions is based in Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Key skills for Nuclear I&C Development Operations Engineer at Paragon Energy Solutions include Fpga; NRC Regulatory Guide 5.71; 10 CFR 50 Appendix B; Iec 61508; Ieee 7-4.3.2; Asme Nqa-1; SVN; and Git.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.
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About Paragon Energy Solutions
Paragon Energy Solutions, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, operates within the nuclear electric power generation industry. The company addresses complex challenges facing both current operating nuclear fleets and the next generation of advanced reactors. Now integrated with Mirion Technologies, a global leader in radiation safety and detection, Paragon leverages deep nuclear expertise alongside the reach of a trusted industry partner.
For over thirty years, the organization has focused on quality, safety, reliability, and carbon-free energy. It manufactures and tests mechanical, electrical, and instrument and control mission-critical equipment that adheres to the sector's most rigorous standards. Services include repair and reverse-engineering to combat obsolescence, supported by PeAks, a web-based marketplace with a substantial parts inventory. When specific reactor requirements emerge, the team utilizes advanced technology to develop custom solutions from the ground up.
Paragon supplies every operating nuclear plant in the United States and Canada, as well as a growing number of international facilities. The company delivers effective and efficient solutions designed to reduce costs and enhance performance. Backed by Mirion Technologies, Paragon addresses current industry obstacles while enabling future opportunities in advanced reactor development.
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