BWXT is currently seeking a Systems Engineer for its Enrichment Operations location in Oak Ridge, TN!BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Enrichment Operations (EO) in Oak Ridge focus on the engineering, fabrication, and testing of advanced gas centrifuge machines. This site accelerates next-generation technology from development to production readiness, supporting the national mission to restore a domestic uranium enrichment supply chain for US defense and naval nuclear propulsion.
The Systems Engineer provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and system-level integration support for Enrichment Operations facilities and processes. This role ensures system performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through the full lifecycle of assigned systems. The Systems Engineer partners with operations, maintenance, project management, and regulatory teams to deliver engineering solutions supporting mission-critical enrichment activities. The position combines analytical engineering rigor with strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the safe and efficient operation of complex technical systems.
If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Oak Ridge, TN, Enrichment Operations office.
Job Description / Duties:- Serve as system owner or subject matter expert for assigned systems.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, drawings, and configuration records.
- Ensure systems operate in compliance with engineering standards, safety directives, regulatory requirements, and quality procedures.
- Perform system health assessments and develop corrective action plans.
- Lead root-cause analyses and provide technical troubleshooting support.
- Support projects by developing technical requirements and participating in design reviews.
- Conduct engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations.
- Review and approve engineering change packages and technical procurement documents.
- Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance.
- Perform readiness reviews, system testing, and commissioning activities.
- Support long-term system lifecycle planning and technology modernization.
- Drive continuous improvement through engineering and reliability methodologies.
Job Qualifications / Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or related).
- 3-5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or regulated environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with system operation, troubleshooting, and evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree in engineering or related field.
- 5-10+ years experience in nuclear, DOE, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
- Experience with reliability engineering and performance monitoring tools.
- Familiarity with DOE directives, nuclear safety, and configuration management.
- Experience with capital projects, system upgrades, and change management.
Pay: $76,000 - $119,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $119,000 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.
