Systems Engineering Manager

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Retirement plans

Flexible hours

On-site fitness

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Systems Engineering Manager for the Second Target Station (STS) project. This role leads the systems engineering and integration for a $2B DOE project, coordinating across engineering disciplines and ensuring adherence to DOE, ES&H, and QA requirements.

You will mentor cross-disciplinary teams, drive design maturity, and represent Systems Engineering at reviews and technical forums while aligning with ORNL's core values of Impact, Integrity,

Qualifications

• BS degree in a science or engineering related field.
• At least 12 years of engineering experience, including proven success in managing engineering or physics teams and design integration for complex first-of-a-kind equipment.
• Experience coordinating technical work with sponsors, vendors, partners, and project team members.
• Must be available for some domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate systems engineering and integration across the STS project.
• Develop and enforce engineering policies, procedures, and standards.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate specifications across system boundaries.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple teams and mentor staff.
• Represent Systems Engineering at reviews, conferences, and oversight bodies.
• Ensure ES&H and QA requirements are integrated into design decisions.
• Participate in project risk management and Change Control Board processes.
• Establish CAD standards and configuration management.
• Deliver mission alignment with ORNL values and promote equal opportunity.

Skills

Systems engineering

Leadership

Design integration

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager for the Second Target Station (STS) project. The STS is an ~ $2 Billion, Department of Energy project to be constructed at the ORNL Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). The STS will provide wholly new capabilities for the study of a broad range of materials with neutron scattering and support thousands of users from the physical, materials, and applied sciences and industry. The science capabilities provided by the STS will complement those of the two existing DOE Office of Science neutron scattering user facilities at ORNL, the First Target Station (FTS) of the SNS and the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR). The STS will deliver the highest peak brightness of cold neutrons in the world, which together with advances in neutron optics, instrumentation, and detectors, will ensure US leadership in neutron scattering for decades to come.

The STS Systems Engineering Manager will lead and coordinate the systems engineering and integration of all technical systems and subsystems for the Second Target Station (STS) project. This position reports to the STS Project Manager.

Develop, implement, and enforce engineering policies, procedures, and standards for design, documentation, fabrication, installation, and handover to operations, consistent with DOE, ORNL, Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H), and Quality Assurance (QA) requirements.

Coordinate systems engineering and integration across the STS Project, ensuring designs meet scientific, technical, and engineering requirements.

Lead design reviews with system managers and technical leads to coordinate specifications and designs across system boundaries and evaluate design process performance to drive continuous improvement in design maturity, deliverable quality, and interface coordination.

Lead the Design Services Group, integrating mechanical, drafting, and CAD resources into all phases of design and engineering.

Establish project-wide CAD standards and configuration management processes covering drawings, specifications, analyses, and interface control documents, ensuring model consistency and traceable updates.

Define and maintain interface responsibility documentation so system managers understand ownership of technical boundaries and cross-system dependencies.

Ensure project processes comply with ES&H and QA requirements, including integrating hazard, safety, and engineering analyses into design decisions.

Participate in project risk management, including technical risk identification, mitigation planning, and Change Control Board processes.

Provide technical leadership across the Accelerator, Target, Instrument, Conventional Facilities, and Integrated Control Systems teams to resolve cross-disciplinary engineering issues, and mentor matrixed engineering, drafting, and CAD personnel with clear expectations and direction.

Represent Systems Engineering and the STS Project at reviews, conferences, workshops, and other scientific and engineering forums, and prepare presentations and responses for technical reviews, advisory committees, and oversight bodies.

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications

A BS degree in a science or engineering related field.

At least 12 years of engineering experience, including proven success in managing engineering or physics teams and design integration for complex first-of-a-kind equipment.

Experience coordinating technical work with sponsors, vendors, partners, and project team members.

Must be available for some domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

20+ years of engineering experience including 5+ years of management and integration experience.

Previous leadership experience within a complex engineering environment, preferably on a large DOE project.

Experience leading engineering design and configuration management processes.

Knowledge of DOE project management requirements.

Experience with neutron science or accelerator-based projects.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits at ORNL

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Relocation Assistance

Equal Opportunity Statement

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.