Position Overview:As our Systems Engineer you will provide the high-level systems thinking necessary to bring together the contributions of a cross-disciplinary development team. The primary responsibility is to translate the expectations of customers and other stakeholders into work products, including requirements and operational concepts that guide the development team to a successful solution. This role requires the ability to maintain a top-down high-level view of projects and a multi-disciplined background in relevant technologies.
Location: On-site in Lynchburg, VA
Your Day to Day as a Systems Engineer: - Collaborate with customers, regulators, and program managers to develop top-level requirements which encompass the needs of all stakeholders.
- Define the design deliverables necessary for successful project execution with a team of engineers of varied disciplines.
- Perform architectural design and requirement specification for complex systems-of-systems.
- Collaborate with engineers of varied disciplines to define system interfaces.
- Understand and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.
Required Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience is required.
- Must have demonstrated ability to conceptualize and define complex systems-of-systems.
- Must have demonstrated ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear, concise, verifiable requirements.
- Must have general understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
- Must have demonstrated ability to collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
- Must have demonstrated ability to recognize and solve technical problems.
- Must be a self-starter, capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
- Must be familiar with standard MS Office applications.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
Preferred Qualifications:- Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
- Knowledge of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) practices and handbooks.
- Knowledge of DOORs or other requirements management tools.
- Knowledge of Model Driven Architecture (MDA) / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Experience or knowledge of nuclear reactors.
- Experience or knowledge of nuclear propulsion.
What We Offer:- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $76,000.00 - $116,000.00
The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
