Principal Anti-Drone Engineer

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.

As a Principal Anti-Drone Engineer at The Nuclear Company, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) to protect mission‑critical nuclear infrastructure from drone threats. This senior technical leadership role combines expertise in RF detection, electronic warfare, sensor fusion, and physical security systems to build comprehensive anti‑drone defense capabilities for Nuclear OS and fleet‑scale nuclear power plant operations.

You'll work at the intersection of emerging security technologies and nuclear facility protection, helping to establish industry‑leading standards for counter‑drone systems in the nuclear sector.

Technical Leadership & System Architecture

• Design and implement comprehensive counter‑drone detection, tracking, and mitigation systems for nuclear construction sites and operational facilities
• Develop multi‑layered defense strategies employing diverse and mutually‑supporting tools, technologies, and processes for timely detection, protection, and response to drone threats
• Lead the integration of passive 3D detection, RF spectrum analysis, radar systems, and optical tracking technologies for 360° coverage
• Architect sensor fusion systems that combine multiple detection modalities to identify and classify drone threats with high confidence
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and cross‑functional security teams

Detection & Countermeasure Development

• Design and deploy RF detection systems capable of identifying drone control signals across multiple frequency bands (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Bei Dou, ISM bands)
• Develop electronic countermeasure (ECM) capabilities including GPS jamming, RF signal disruption, and protocol‑specific interference systems
• Implement real‑time detection and alerting systems to provide early warning of drone incursions
• Evaluate and mitigate radio jamming threats and develop alternate communication methods for security operations
• Design tamper detection mechanisms and surveillance systems for perimeter security enhancement

Regulatory Compliance & Security Integration

• Ensure compliance with NRC physical security requirements and nuclear facility protection standards
• Integrate anti‑drone systems with existing physical security plans and intrusion detection systems
• Coordinate with NRC and regulatory bodies on emerging drone threat assessments and security measures
• Document countermeasure strategies and maintain compliance with 10 CFR 73.55 physical protection requirements
• Protect safety, security, and emergency preparedness (SSEP) functions from drone‑based threats

Electromagnetic Compatibility & Safety

• Evaluate proprietary protocol‑controlled drones and anti‑drone transmissions to ensure safe operation near sensitive nuclear equipment
• Conduct electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing to verify that counter‑drone systems do not disrupt critical station equipment
• Evaluate wireless transmissions to avoid interference with station components and safety systems
• Assess radio frequency interference (RFI) impacts on nuclear facility wireless networks and IoT systems

Threat Assessment & Response

• Conduct threat assessments for commercial and military‑grade unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) including NATO Class 1‑3 drones and drone swarms
• Evaluate adversary capabilities including reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and potential attack scenarios against nuclear facilities
• Develop incident response protocols for drone detection events and coordinate with security response forces
• Assess AI‑enabled flight technologies and autonomous drone capabilities that may evade…