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Type One Energy Group seeks an experienced Systems Engineering Manager in Knoxville, TN to lead the systems engineering function for our fusion energy projects. This role combines hands-on engineering with people leadership to drive requirements, architectures, verification, and program baselines.
You will mentor a team of systems engineers and partner with Physics, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management to ensure traceability, standards, and timely execution.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of systems engineering experience.
- 2+ years leading engineering teams.
- Experience across full lifecycle of large-scale systems.
- Experience developing architectures, requirements, interfaces, and verification plans.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain program baselines with traceability from objectives to requirements.
- Lead requirements allocation, interface management, and system architecture development.
- Oversee system integration across disciplines and external partners.
- Manage verification and validation planning and documentation.
- Ensure configuration management and change control across the program.
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Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Systems Engineering Manager. This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville, TN
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: SVP Engineering
Type One Energy Group is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead the Systems Engineering function in support of the development and commercialization of our stellarator fusion energy technologies.
This role combines hands-on systems engineering expertise with leadership responsibilities for a team of systems engineers. The successful candidate will serve as both a technical leader and people manager, providing strategic direction, mentoring team members, driving systems engineering excellence, and ensuring the successful execution of complex multidisciplinary projects.
The Systems Engineering Manager will partner closely with Physics, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management teams to establish and manage system requirements, architectures, interfaces, integration activities, verification programs, and technical baselines throughout the project lifecycle. This leader will be responsible for building and maintaining robust systems engineering processes while fostering a high-performing engineering team.
- Lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including concept development, system architecture, requirements development, design maturation, integration, verification and validation, commissioning, and operational support.
- Drive the development and maintenance of program-level technical baselines, ensuring traceability from mission objectives through system, subsystem, and component requirements.
- Lead functional analysis, requirements allocation, interface management, and system architecture development activities.
- Guide the execution of system integration efforts across multiple engineering disciplines and external partners.
- Oversee system verification and validation planning, execution, and documentation to ensure technical requirements are met.
- Ensure effective configuration management and change control practices are applied across the program.
- Provide hands‑on systems engineering support for critical technical challenges, complex trade studies, and design decisions.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Systems Engineers, fostering technical growth, collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
- Establish team goals, priorities, and resource plans aligned with program objectives and business needs.
- Conduct performance management activities, including coaching, feedback, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
- Partner with engineering leaders across disciplines to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and organizational alignment.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve systems engineering processes, standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Support the development and governance of engineering policies related to requirements management, configuration management, risk management, and verification activities.
- Collaborate with Program Management to support program planning, scheduling, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation efforts.
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or complex technical programs.
- 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams, technical organizations, or cross‑functional technical efforts.
- Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the full lifecycle of large‑scale, complex systems.
- Experience developing system architectures, requirements, interfaces, verification plans, and technical documentation.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in highly technical environments.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience balancing strategic leadership responsibilities with hands‑on technical contributions.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or Genesys.
- Familiarity with INCOSE systems engineering standards and best practices.
- Experience in fusion energy, nuclear energy, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification.
- Experience supporting first‑of‑kind technology development programs.
In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…
- A hybrid work policy
- Stock options
- Insurance plans
- Retirement options
- And many more great voluntary benefits
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high‑field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest‑risk, shortest‑schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner‑intensive and capital‑efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on .
This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.
Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.
For positions involving access to export‑controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.
For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. By applying for a position, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, used, stored, transferred, and disclosed as necessary to evaluate your candidacy, conduct pre‑employment screenings where permitted by law, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
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