Job Title: Senior V&V Engineer
Company Overview:
Pulivarthi Group is a premier global provider of staffing and IT technology solutions, renowned for delivering exceptional services tailored to each client's unique needs. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we merge expertise with innovation, ensuring cost-effective solutions of the highest quality. Our diverse client base spans healthcare, finance, government, and beyond, reflecting our adaptability and proficiency across industries. Operating in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, we pride ourselves on aligning with clients' cultures, deploying top-tier talent, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Pulivarthi Group stands as a beacon of reliability, efficiency, and innovation in the realm of staffing solutions.
Job Overview/Summary:
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Verification & Validation (V&V) Engineer to serve as the Digital Systems V&V Technical Lead for Generation IV advanced nuclear reactor technologies. This role is responsible for the technical performance of V&V programs, working closely with scientists and engineers to review, audit, test, verify, and validate digital Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems, hardware, software, and firmware. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in nuclear industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Define, coordinate, and execute V&V technical scopes throughout project completion.
- Manage project technical performance, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Assist in hiring and staffing the right mix of skillsets, experience, and knowledge.
- Conduct training needs assessments aligned with industry standards.
- Support project goals by leveraging internal and external resources.
- Develop Digital I&C V&V Plans, Procedures, and Policies in accordance with NRC Regulatory Guides and industry standards.
- Perform technically independent reviews and verifications of system, software, and hardware requirements.
- Participate in Configuration Management (CM) audits and software safety analyses.
- Generate V&V reports and CM reports as per project lifecycle requirements.
- Audit, inspect, and review supplier deliverables.
- Assess and participate in code and high-level software/firmware language reviews.
- Plan, execute, and document system, software, and hardware testing across the digital lifecycle.
- Maintain compliance with nuclear industry best practices, proactively identifying process improvements.
- Collaborate with licensing teams on Safety Analysis Reports.
- Support equipment qualification, commissioning, and startup testing teams to ensure compliance with I&C requirements.
Primary Skills:
- Strong expertise in instrumentation and controls (I&C) development, diagnostics, auditing, and verification.
- Experience in developing highly reliable software/firmware for mission-critical applications.
- Hands-on experience in I&C system, software, and hardware testing.
- Knowledge of nuclear reactor safety systems and nuclear instrumentation systems.
- Proficiency in nuclear power plant quality assurance standards such as 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
Secondary Skills (Good to Have):
- Familiarity with regulatory guides and IEEE standards, including RG 1.28, RG 1.168 – 1.173, IEEE 7-4.3.2, IEEE 1012, IEEE 1028, IEEE 828, IEEE 829, IEEE 1008, IEEE 1074.
- Experience with design control and compliance in nuclear power plant environments.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or higher in Controls, Electrical, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited university.
- 5+ years of direct experience performing NQA-1 Design Verification activities.
- 5+ years of experience in a management role overseeing V&V processes.
Benefits/Perks:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge nuclear reactor technologies.
- Career growth in Verification & Validation (V&V), nuclear safety, and I&C systems.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with leading scientists and engineers.
Application Instructions:
Submit your updated resume highlighting your V&V experience, nuclear regulatory expertise, and I&C systems background to [Insert Contact Information].
