Systems Designer (Nuclear)

ALTEN; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Systems Designer/Engineer to oversee systems engineering activities. You will collaborate with various teams to design solutions, ensure compliance with requirements, and support technical execution. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Understanding of machine design and proficiency in CAD software.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to design solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Lead design planning and verification activities.
• Assist in preparing technical documents and compliance reports.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering

Post-secondary degree in Mechatronics

Post-secondary degree in Systems Design

Post-secondary degree in Electrical Engineering

Post-secondary degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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As a Systems Designer/Engineer - Nuclear, you are responsible for learning the technical aspects of a project and overseeing systems engineering activities specific to the project. You will collaborate with the customer, ATS project manager, and the ATS design, assembly, and software teams to design solutions that meet the customer's requirements. This role offers opportunities to develop into a technical leader by:

1. Understanding the customer's technology and processes to become a subject matter expert.
2. Providing project technical clarity by defining system requirements and validating system capabilities.
3. Leading the system from design to launch, guiding the team to meet technical requirements.

You will support technical execution, contribute to risk mitigation, and drive improvements in quality, cost, and delivery.

Specific Responsibilities

Subject Matter Expertise

• Learn the customer process and become the local expert to support design, integration, and verification.
• Prepare analyses, calculations, or studies, including compliance with codes and standards.
• Assist in preparing technical documents such as FMEAs, Safety Risk Assessments, ALARA reports, and manuals.

Requirements Definition and Verification

• Assist in documenting design requirements and specifications.
• Flow down customer and industry requirements to ensure compliance.
• Prepare vendor specifications and interface with vendors, including acceptance testing.
• Plan and lead verification activities, including analysis and testing.

Project Technical Leadership

• Support or lead design planning, problem-solving, and design reviews.
• Participate in risk mitigation activities and manage technical risks throughout the project.
• Work with vendors to ensure compliance with requirements, budget, and schedule.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in product improvements and innovations.
• Identify technical problems and support solutions.
• Coordinate technical information within the company and with the customer.
• Participate in customer meetings and resolve issues.
• Follow applicable standards and improve engineering processes.
• Support development of design concepts and cost estimates.
• Adhere to quality requirements and work in radioactive environments as needed.
• Ensure ethical standards and compliance with the Code of Business Conduct.

Qualifications

Education: Post-secondary degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Design, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related fields.

Experience: Understanding of machine design, proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred), experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering, preferably in automation and nuclear tooling development. Strong communication and team leadership skills.

Why Join Us?

ALTEN Canada offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with professional growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value innovation, collaboration, and excellence.