Systems Engineer I (Design and Integration)

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Job Description

X-energy is seeking professionals to join our Reactors team in the role of Systems Engineer III. This position will be responsible for developing and executing rigorous, repeatable Industrial and Systems Engineering processes to support the design, integration, and management of complex systems throughout their lifecycles. This requires a blend of engineering principles, management practices, and a holistic approach to problem solving to ensure that all system components work together effectively and meet project requirements. The focus of this role includes the optimization of systems, processes, and our engineering organization by integrating people, technology, materials, information, and energy. The goal of this role is to improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of both our products and our engineering operations at X-energy. The initial project assignments for this role will focus on System Lifecycle Processes and Model Based Systems Engineering.

 

Responsibilities 

• Assist and support team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, under guided supervision.
• Establish a foundation in nuclear systems design and nuclear quality assurance requirements while deepening understanding of, and experience with processes, tools, and key product and safety considerations for nuclear components, systems, and facilities.
• Apply systems thinking and take a holistic approach to solve problems, analyze and design systems, considering the interdependencies and interactions between various components.
• Lead and manage systems engineering lifecycle efforts surrounding:
  • Stakeholder and operational analysis
  • Requirement identification, decomposition, and management
  • Functional decomposition and modeling
  • Logical system architecture development and modeling
  • Physical product definition, interface management, and change control
  • Design integration and testing
  • System verification and validation
  • Concept of operations development and modeling
• Develop and maintain system behavior models using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools within established Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) frameworks.
• Lead the identification and monitoring of technical risks and the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Support value engineering activities including cost analyses, economic feasibility assessments, and cost reduction opportunity identification.
• Write and review engineering documentation, reports, and communicate technical details and project progress to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Execute systems engineering processes within X-energy's quality management framework.
• Work across engineering disciplines to ensure effective integration of system components and subsystems.
• Perform work in accordance with X-energy quality assurance procedures to ensure engineering products meet required standards.
• Always maintain professional demeanor and behavior in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Education/Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering, or other engineering related discipline from an ABET accredited university required

• Zero years of experience in an engineering role required.
• Experience and/or knowledge in a minimum of one of the following areas: 
  • System Design & Interface Management
  • Design Integration & Testing
  • Verification & Validation
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Tools and Methods & Product Lifecycle Management Systems