Systems Engineering 3

Nuscale Power Inc; Remote; USD 97,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance microreactor design with a systems approach. This role is part of a dynamic team under the CTO, focusing on cutting-edge microreactor technology for various applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in systems engineering with knowledge of MBSE tools. Remote work is available within the contiguous U.S., with potential travel required for business purposes. Competitive salary range offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in systems engineering required.
• Education: B.S. in Engineering or Physics required.
• Experience with MBSE software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance microreactor design using a systems approach.
• Evaluate and recommend design solutions.
• Capture high-level requirements and perform analysis.

Skills

Systems engineering

Model-based system engineering (MBSE)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Physics

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

Job description

NOTE: This position is available for remote work within the contiguous United States with travel as required for business purposes.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for advancing the microreactor design using a systems and lifecycle approach. This position will report to the manager for product development and will be part of a dynamic high impact team focused on developing NuScale’s microreactor technology. The team reports to the CTO. NuScale’s microreactor technology is in the early stages of development and the target market for this product includes research reactor and commercial distributed power and heat applications. Product power is at a thermal power scale smaller than NuScale’s commercial small modular reactor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Proxy for voice of the customer
2. Microreactor systems representation using model-based system engineering (MBSE) software
3. Functional allocation
4. Evaluates and recommend design solutions to advance design
5. Performs and maintains failure modes and effects analysis
6. Captures high level requirements
7. Identifies sources of requirements for different market applications
8. Coordinat es systems representation in MBSE with product testing, engineering, and project management
9. Works with engineering to develop approach to systems representation in PLM software
10. Performs other duties as required

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.
• Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the Corporate Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES

• Education: A B.S. in an Engineering or Physics related field from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of full-time engineering experience in systems engineering is required. Experience with MBSE software such as Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is preferred.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation. When the testing program grows in future years, this position will require more travel, up to 30% of time domestically.

Disclaimer

Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits

The target pay range for this position is $108,908 - $131,441 annually. The full pay range is $97,642 - $152,722 annually.

At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.

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