Systems Engineer 4

POSITION SUMMARY:  Reporting to the Manager, Systems Engineering, this position is for a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the development, integration, and maintenance of complex nuclear power plant system designs using model-centric best practices. This role will leverage MBSE tools and practices to ensure consistency, traceability, and clarity of system requirements, functions, and architecture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Apply MBSE methodologies to develop and manage:
2. system architecture
3. functional analysis and decomposition
4. requirements decomposition, traceability, and verification
5. interface definition and control
6. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams of stakeholders to implement systems engineering best practices in support of system design reviews, requirement reviews, and other department initiatives.
7. Create and manage SQL queries for exporting information from the model
8. Train and mentor staff in MBSE use and best practices.
9. Act as an ambassador for the Systems Engineering team to communicate with and educate other departments on MBSE concepts and initiatives.
10. Produce Systems Engineering deliverables in accordance with company procedures and standards.
11. 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. Is proactive and forward thinking.
• 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: Minimum requirement is B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. Some coursework in Systems Engineering preferred. INCOSE Systems Engineer certification preferred. Experience in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Required Experience: Minimum 8 years of directly-related, full-time professional experience. Must have demonstrated experience in model-based systems engineering. 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., INCOSE, NASA, ISO/IEC 15288, etc)
    • Model-based Systems Engineering (Sparx Enterprise Architect preferred, SysML preferred)
    • Design/gate reviews
    • Product Life-cycle management software (Aras innovator preferred)
    • MBSE and Systems Engineering program development
  • 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 $127,104 - $153,401 annually.  The full pay range is $113,955 - $178,237 annually.   

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