Systems Engineer 4

POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Supervisor, Systems Engineering, this position works in close collaboration with multiple disciplines to support requirements engineering, configuration management, and interface management across multiple NuScale products. As part of the Systems Engineering team, this position directly supports product development teams as the lead Systems Engineer for one or more NuScale products while sometimes also supporting the development of integrated Systems Engineering infrastructure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work closely with engineering managers, supervisors, and design engineers to implement tailored and focused systems engineering best practices and processes for assigned product(s) that reduce design risk and complexity.
2. Develop and maintain MBSE models, as required, to support requirements engineering, functional modeling, and interface management.
3. As Change Leader for assigned products, lead the enterprise-level evaluation of Engineering Change Requests to ensure that all impacts are identified, understood, and documented prior to decisions.
4. Train and mentor less-experienced Systems Engineering staff.
5. Act as an ambassador for the Systems Engineering team to communicate with and educate other departments on Systems Engineering concepts and department initiatives.
6. Produce Systems Engineering deliverables in accordance with company procedures and standards.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. 

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Collaboration: Works well with other team members, and is able to adapt to working with members across the NuScale organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance:  Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university is required. Coursework in Systems Engineering is strongly preferred. INCOSE Systems Engineer certification preferred. CM2-C Certification preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of directly-related, full-time engineering experience is required. Must have demonstrated experience in either model-based systems engineering OR configuration management utilizing PLM or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a systems engineer on complex multi-disciplinary design projects, preferably in the power generation or nuclear industries. Other required experience includes:
  • Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, tools, techniques such as:
    • Requirements engineering (e.g., elicitation, derivation, allocation, traceability, etc.)
    • Configuration management (e.g., familiarity with CM2, EIA-649)
    • Verification and validation (e.g., familiarity with IEEE 1012)
    • Trade studies
    • Design/gate reviews
    • Model-based Systems Engineering (Sparx Enterprise Architect preferred or SysML preferred)
    • Product Life-cycle management software (Aras innovator preferred)
  • Strong technical writing, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to be proactive and work with minimal direction once tasks are assigned and understood.
  • Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Industry Requirements:  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. 
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. 

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits: 

The target pay range for this position is $121,630 - $146,795 annually.  The full pay range is $109,048 - $170,562.   

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department. 

For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page:  Employee Benefits | NuScale Power