Lead, Systems Engineering – X-energy
Overview
This role is responsible for executing rigorous systems engineering processes to support the design, integration, and management of complex nuclear systems throughout their lifecycles. Working within established model-based systems engineering frameworks, this position ensures all system components work together effectively and meet project requirements. The Systems Engineer focuses on verifying and validating product requirements according to the systems engineering lifecycle process while maintaining clear documentation of design decisions and system interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Support the execution of rigorous, repeatable Industrial and Systems Engineering processes to support the design, integration, and management of complex systems throughout their lifecycles of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
- Support the management of the utilization of engineering resources across multiple projects and ensure qualified engineers are performing assigned work.
- Lead design cycle sprints and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality engineering work products on schedule and within budget as defined by Project leadership.
- May manage systems engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
- Influence and support the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
- Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
- Use judgement to support decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
- Assess quality of information and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
- Offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and construct recommendations.
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create next-generation nuclear reactor technologies.
- Perform work in accordance with design control procedures, ensuring thorough documentation of work, facilitation of internal and external design reviews, and control of product design configuration data.
- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET-accredited university required.
- Typically, seven years of experience in an engineering role.
- A master’s degree in engineering or related field may be in lieu of two years of experience.
- A Ph.D. in engineering or related field may be in lieu of three years of experience.
- Experience with systems engineering software tools.
- Experience and/or knowledge in at least one of the following areas: System Lifecycle Processes (ISO 15288), Operational & Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Management, System Design & Interface Management, Design Integration & Testing, Verification & Validation.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools and Methods & Product Lifecycle Management Systems (e.g., Teamcenter PLM, Cameo, Capella, Genesys, SysML, DOORS).
Location
530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD
Work Site Expectations
4-5 days in office
Travel Expectations
10% (as needed for project assignment)
Hours
Standard office hours are 8:00am ET to 5:00pm ET, Monday - Friday
Compensation
A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:
$150,000 - $189,750
Salary ranges may vary based on location and other factors; compensation reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other incentives.
Position Job Classification
Full time - Exempt
Benefits
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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