Akima

Cognizant System Engineer, Level IV

Akima$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an ABET-accredited program
  • 2 or more years of relevant experience in a similar field
  • Capability to obtain and maintain DOE Q clearance
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test
  • Potential requirement for job-related medical examinations

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate configuration management and system health assessments
  • Collaborate with the Configuration Management program for assigned systems
  • Prepare design change packages for modifications
  • Evaluate impacts of proposed changes on safety authorization bases
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and drive improvement initiatives
  • Utilize systems expertise to resolve technical problems with other disciplines
  • Conduct system walkdowns and determine calibration/testing requirements

Benefits

  • Participation in an ongoing random drug testing program if identified as a WSAP position
  • Opportunity for career growth within a well-regarded technical environment
  • Involvement in technical responsibility for critical plant systems
  • Engagement in a collaborative work setting with multidisciplinary teams
  • Potential for direct impact on system operability and safety measures
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority for assigned systems:
  • Coordinates configuration management activities, assesses system health and performance, and provides overall technical responsibility for plant system operability and maintenance activities.
  • Works in conjunction with the Configuration Management program for the assigned system(s).
  • Prepares configuration control/design change packages for tasks.
  • Evaluates the impact of proposed changes and/or modifications to approved safety authorization bases for facilities.
  • Performs troubleshooting and improvement activities.
  • Applies the systems and equipment expertise needed to resolve technical system and equipment issues in cooperation with other related disciplines.
  • Other responsibilities include system walkdowns, calibration & equipment test/inspection determinations, spare parts evaluations, & system turnover to owner support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, or related) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain a DOE Q clearance.
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen - external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
  • Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
  • This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

"This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed."

Job ID

2026-25382
Work Type

On-Site

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