Do you want to contribute to the development of a new energy technology that can safely turn nuclear waste into emission-free energy? Are you excited about working in a hands-on deep tech start-up team that aims to make a huge impact? Do you like complex challenges? Then, we might be just the company you are looking for!

We are looking for a driven System Engineer - I&C system to join our innovative and international team.

About Thorizon

At Thorizon, we're a passionate team of ~ 40 spread across Amsterdam and Lyon, all working together to develop nuclear power solutions. We design and create frontier technology for Molten Salt Reactors (MSR).

Our purpose is to accelerate the availability of clean energy and help solve the climate crisis.

We are in the development phase and aim to solidify our design through analyses, experiments, simulations, and partnerships. At Thorizon, we believe a strongly coupled multidisciplinary technology development requires a culture of full openness and transparency. That's why we foster values like unity, communication, and support to ensure we grow together as a team while achieving our purpose.
Your mission

Under the Nuclear Island System lead, your role as I&C System Engineer is to set the foundations for the I&C strategy of the plant and define the technology needed. You are responsible for the design and realization of the Instrumentation and Control system of the first Thorizon nuclear power plant, the "Thorizon One". This is a pioneering role; you make sure the design progresses effectively and fulfills the functional requirements. You'll help define the technology needed for both Safety I&C and Operational I&C. You'll have to inspect the market and meet different suppliers.

You are a strong content on Nuclear I&C hardware, system engineering, with thorough technical background and experience on nuclear I&C software (knowledge of ISO 15288) and combine this with excellent teamwork, people and stakeholder management and communication skills. This role is based in Lyon.

In this role you will:

• Help the development of the control system (e.g., software, hardware, sensors, instrumentation) from conceptual design to realization.

• Define, validate and verify (functional) requirements for the system, optimize the design to deliver on those requirements, and manage trade-offs in the design envelope. (e.g., reliability, performance, lifetime, costs) while continuously ensuring maximum safety.

• Initiate projects with our expert engineers that support you with analyses, validation, verification and qualification.

• Inspect the market on different I&C technologies and different suppliers

• select, qualify and manage external contractors that support you in your mission.

• Deliver system documentation, prepare design reviews, and ensure system integration.
• Give input to the design process, defined by program management and leverage that process to enable the Thorizon team to work in the most effective way and implement the same way of working across the offices.
• Build documentation and presentation to enable licensing discussion with safety authorities.
• Report to the Nuclear Island System Lead

About you:

• You are a strong generalist engineer that likes challenging and multidisciplinary projects.

• You have over 7 years of working experience in I&C system design, I&C hardware, I&C cabinets, I&C safety classification (Experience in the nuclear sector is considered a strong plus)
• You are an all-round engineer that uniquely combines content expertise, great communication and interpersonal skills:
  • You have a strong understanding of instrumentation and integrated control system design (hardware and software).
  • You can strategically connect the dots between design drivers in a complex multi-disciplinary project. You can zoom in and out, connecting strategy and objectives to concrete requirements, roadmaps, and actions.
  • You are a solution-oriented go-getter who positively drives forward,
  • You have strong stakeholder management skills and taking ownership of deliverables.
• You can work in an agile manner and are comfortable at the fast-moving pace of a technological scale-up. Ideally you have been actively involved in the set-up of a new design.
• You are excited by pioneering and a path finder for the design. You are a fast learner that has the potential to lead complex topics.
• You have a master's degree in engineering.
• You are an excellent communicator (clear is kind) in English, both spoken and written. French and/or Dutch would be considered a strong plus.
• You are willing to travel between Lyon and Amsterdam once a month.
• You have an intrinsic motivation to make an impact and want to contribute to a responsible energy supply

What can you expect from us?

• Dynamic and ambitious team of nuclear technology professionals that are committed to solving today's energy challenges.
• Unique experience in a fast-growing VC-backed deep tech start-up
• Opportunity to work on a game-changing technology that reduces our carbon footprint and nuclear waste streams.
• Competitive salary and an employee profit-sharing plan
• International work experience
• Office in the heart of Amsterdam or Lyon next to the Central station, including start-up vibes, office amenities, Thursday drinks and quarterly team events.

Does this sound like a match? We are looking forward to your application! Thorizon takes responsibility to make our company more inclusive. We need all ideas to realize our mission and want everyone to feel at home in our team.