Systems Engineer

BWX Technologies; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Systems Engineer to translate customer expectations into clear requirements and lead top-level system integration across disciplines. The role requires strong systems thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to guide multi-team development efforts.

The position is on-site in Lynchburg, VA, with opportunities to influence architectures and risk mitigation strategies for complex systems. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
• 4+ years of related engineering experience.
• Ability to conceptualize and define complex systems-of-systems.
• Translate customer expectations into clear, verifiable requirements.
• Familiar with MS Office applications.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, regulators, and program managers to develop top-level requirements.
• Define design deliverables for successful project execution with a cross-disciplinary team.
• Perform architectural design and requirement specification for complex systems-of-systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to define system interfaces across disciplines.
• Understand and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.

Skills

Systems thinking

Requirements translation

Collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics

Tools

DOORs

MBSE tools

Job description

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.

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

Position Overview:

As our Systems Engineer you will provide the high-level systems thinking necessary to bring together the contributions of a cross-disciplinary development team. The 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. This role requires the ability to maintain a top-down high-level view of projects and a multi-disciplined background in relevant technologies.

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 which 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:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of related engineering experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to conceptualize and define complex systems-of-systems.
• Must have demonstrated ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear, concise, verifiable requirements.
• Must have general understanding of Systems Requirements, Architecture, Interface Definition, and Design.
• Must have demonstrated ability to collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
• Must have demonstrated ability to recognize and solve technical problems.
• Must be a self-starter, capable of effectively working both as part of a team and independently.
• Must be familiar with standard MS Office applications.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of International Council on Systems Engineering (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: $86,000.00 - $136,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.