General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Nuclear Systems Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $120K — $145K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; higher degrees preferred
  • 9+ years of experience with a bachelor's, or 7+ years with a master's, or 4+ years with a PhD
  • Extensive experience in nuclear systems development and performance metrics
  • Proven track record in leading development, integration, and testing of systems
  • Familiarity with NQA-1 standards and nuclear regulatory requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead integrated product teams in developing prototype systems
  • Produce system models using SysML tools like Cameo
  • Provide adaptable support to systems engineering organization
  • Develop engineering artifacts and ensure compliance with nuclear standards
  • Collaborate with program and engineering staff on design matters
  • Support program design and readiness reviews with presentations
  • Resolve complex engineering problems and troubleshoot conflicting requirements

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in innovative engineering solutions
  • Exposure to nuclear industry standards and technologies
  • Exposure to leadership experience and cross-discipline collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a System Engineer with nuclear experience to join our team located in San Diego, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead and support multiple integrated product teams for the development of prototype systems through design, integration and test with particular focus on nuclear supporting technologies.
  • Using a SysML tool, like Cameo, to produce system models which includes developing the standard 9 diagrams of activity, block definition, internal block, package, parametric, requirement, sequence, state machine and use cases.
  • Provides adaptable support to the systems engineering organization. Responsibilities may include direct program systems engineering support, proposal development, or support to internal development tasks.
  • Lead system engineering team through development of system, subsystem, and assembly requirements, ICDs, test plans/procedures and other system engineering artifacts ensuring adherence to nuclear industry standards and regulatory compliance (DOE).
  • Using a SysML tool (e.g. Cameo), collaborate with all levels of program and engineering staff on design, integration and test matters and support other teams/disciplines as necessary to produce system models which include developing the standard 9 types of diagrams including block definition, internal block definition, activity, and state diagrams.
  • Support program design and readiness reviews including presenting at these reviews.
  • Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities.
  • Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
  • Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
  • May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
  • Interface with customers during program shaping, ConOps development, and requirements derivation activities.
  • Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
  • Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Demonstrates an extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with experience in project leadership.
  • Experience with nuclear systems development, including familiarity with key nuclear performance metrics such as the 6 factor formula.
  • Experience leading the development, assembly, integration and testing for a system which will undergo verification and validation including creation of system engineering and test artifacts.
  • Familiarity with NQA-1 standards.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required enabling an effective interface with other departments and/or professionals, and capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact, as well as providing leadership and guidance to less experienced professionals.
  • Customer focused, formulates plans based on the development of innovative new designs in resolving advanced technical engineering problems.
  • Familiarity with digital engineering and toolsets including SysML-based enterprise and performance evaluation tools.
  • Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to work extended hours as required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or a Top Secret clearance is required
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Experience working with MagicDraw, DOORS, Confluence, Teams and JIRA.
  • Has past experience as an Integrated Product Team Lead.
  • Familiarity with nuclear industry codes and standards such as 10CFR50 and 10CFR20.
  • Experience with NRC licensing.
  • Experience with nuclear reactor operations and engineering support functions, including start up, shut down, and emergency procedures.
  • Experience with radiation monitoring systems.
  • Has hands on integration experience.
  • Has experience developing test plans, procedures and reports.
  • A Professional Engineering License, original work(s) published in professional engineering. journals, and invited to present one or more original works to an engineering symposium.
  • Previous experience working with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Department Of Energy (DOE).

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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