Systems Engineering Manager

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

Position Title: Systems Engineering Manager

 

Division: Advanced Technologies

 

Location: BWXT Innovation Campus, Lynchburg, VA

 

 

Company Overview:

BWXT is dedicated to being People Strong and Innovation Driven. Join us at BWXT’s innovation hub, where we design, develop, and deliver cutting-edge nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology where nuclear meets space, as well as terrestrial and maritime nuclear programs.

 

 

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic and growing team of approximately 12 Systems Engineers at our Advanced Technologies office in Lynchburg, Virginia. This position offers relocation benefits.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Foster a supportive and collaborative team culture, and oversee the growth and structure of the department, including the assignment of supervisors for various teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Engineering organization and with external partners and stakeholders.

Systems Engineering Support:

• Develop and maintain product and system requirements.
• Collaborate with Chief Engineers and domain experts to develop, design and maintain overall product architectures.
• Define and manage product and system interfaces.
• Create comprehensive verification and validation (V&V) plans for products and systems.
• Develop and execute new and novel project and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set operational goals.

Resource Management:

• Determine staffing requirements and adjust staffing levels as necessary to ensure the workforce is appropriately staffed with qualified individuals. Ensure department staff have the necessary resources to perform their assignments.
• Support Systems Engineering work planning for projects and conduct subject matter expert reviews.

Staff Development:

• Mentor and develop department staff through training, feedback, and work assignments.
• Provide career counseling for everyone, including performance evaluations and career discussions throughout the year.
• Monitor performance goals and provide constructive feedback to direct reports.