Systems Engineer

BWXT; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive atmosphere

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

BWXT in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide key systems thinking to develop solutions for various stakeholders. Your responsibilities include collaborating with teams to define project deliverables and manage risks, ensuring successful implementation.

The ideal candidate needs a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and at least 2 years of engineering experience. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience.
• Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop top-level requirements.
• Define design deliverables for successful project execution.
• Perform architectural design for complex systems.

Skills

Ability to conceptualize and define complex systems-of-systems

Ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear requirements

General understanding of Systems Requirements

Ability to recognize and solve technical problems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MS Office applications

DOORs or other requirements management tools

Job description

At BWX Technologies, 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.

Position Overview

As a Systems Engineer you will provide high‑level systems thinking necessary to bring together cross‑disciplinary development teams. Your primary responsibility is to translate the expectations of customers and other stakeholders into work products—including requirements and operational concepts—that guide the development team to a successful solution.

Location

On‑site in Lynchburg, VA

Your Day To Day As a Systems Engineer

• Collaborate with customers, regulators, and program managers to develop top‑level requirements that encompass the needs of all stakeholders.
• Define the design deliverables necessary for successful project execution with a team of engineers of varied disciplines.
• Perform architectural design and requirement specification for complex systems‑of‑systems.
• Collaborate with engineers of varied disciplines to define system interfaces.
• Understand and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics.
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to conceptualize and define complex systems‑of‑systems.
• Ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear, concise, verifiable requirements.
• General understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
• Ability to collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
• Ability to recognize and solve technical problems.
• Self‑starter capable of working both as part of a team and independently.
• Familiarity with standard MS Office applications.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of INCOSE practices and handbooks.
• Knowledge of DOORs or other requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of Model Driven Architecture (MDA) / Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear reactors.
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear propulsion.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay: $76,000.00 – $136,000.00 per year. The base salary range for this position in Virginia at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year. Total compensation may include additional incentive cash and full medical, retirement, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity: BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries are committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. All personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status.