Systems Engineer

About the role

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) practices and handbooks preferred.
• Knowledge of DOORs or other requirements management tools preferred.
• Knowledge of Model Driven Architecture (MDA) / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear reactors preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear propulsion preferred.

Benefits

• 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 - $136,000.00

Schedule

On-site in Lynchburg, VA

Skills

• Systems Requirements
• Architecture
• Interface Definition
• Design
• Technical Briefings
• Technical Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• MS Office Applications
• Nuclear Reactors
• Nuclear Propulsion

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Retail
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Atmosphere
• Continuous Learning
• Mission-Driven Organization

Pay

$76,000.00 - $136,000.00

Schedule

On-site in Lynchburg, VA

Skills

• Systems Requirements
• Architecture
• Interface Definition
• Design
• Technical Briefings
• Technical Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• MS Office Applications
• Nuclear Reactors
• Nuclear Propulsion

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Retail
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Atmosphere
• Continuous Learning
• Mission-Driven Organization