Feasibility Study Expert – Wireless Telemetry in Harsh Environments (Nuclear/Energy Sector) - Contract to Hire

We are seeking an experienced engineer or R&D consultant to support a feasibility study on wireless telemetry in extreme industrial environments. The project is carried out in collaboration with a French nuclear energy company (Blue Capsule). Project Scope: • Assess technical feasibility of wireless communication between sensors and a control room in harsh conditions. • Environment specifics: • High temperature: ambient up to 150–200 °C. • Radiation: high-dose areas (comparable to nuclear plant containment). • Obstructions: concrete + metal shielding. • Distance: from a few meters inside the unit up to ~1 km between the module and the client’s control room. • Focus only on telemetry (read-only data), no remote actuation at this stage. • Technologies of interest: • RF with thermal shielding/housings (WirelessHART, ISA100, Sub-GHz, UWB, LoRa). • Magnetic induction links. • Ultrasonic/acoustic channels. • Fiber-optic / optical solutions for critical signals. • Deliverables: 1. Technology comparison matrix (pros/cons, TRL, vendors). 2. High-level system architecture proposal. 3. Recommendations for potential vendors or components. ⸻ Requirements: • Proven experience with wireless communication systems in industrial / Oil&Gas / nuclear / aerospace / defense environments. • Strong knowledge of RF propagation in obstructed environments and/or alternative data transmission technologies (magnetic induction, acoustics, fiber optics). • Familiarity with relevant standards (IEC 61508, IEC 62988, I&C in nuclear, EMC/EMI). • Ability to deliver desk research and high-level technical documentation. ⸻ Nice to have: • Previous work with nuclear facilities, harsh environment sensors, or Oil&Gas telemetry systems. • Knowledge of safety-class systems and accident-mode requirements. ⸻ What we provide: • Clear technical context and RFP baseline. • Collaboration with our internal team (IT/software background) and partner company. • Potential follow-up for prototyping and long-term collaboration. ⸻ How to apply: Please include in your proposal: 1. Relevant past projects (harsh environments, wireless telemetry, nuclear, Oil&Gas, aerospace). 2. Your approach to conducting a feasibility study. 3. Availability and estimated timeline to deliver the first draft report. Apply tot his job