Contractor - Systems Engineer (Configuration Management)

NuScale Power, LLC • Corvallis, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager, Systems Engineering, this position is for a skilled Systems Engineer with expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to support the development, integration, and maintenance of complex nuclear power plant system designs using model-centric best practices. This role will leverage MBSE tools and practices to ensure consistency, traceability, and clarity of system requirements, functions, and architecture.

Requirements

• Minimum of a 4-year degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar technical or process related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of directly-related, full-time professional CM experience is required.
• Must have demonstrated experience in developing and implementing CM processes, procedures, and infrastructure to full maturity in support of complex, multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Configuration management (i.e., familiarity with CM2, EIA-649) and product structures
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) infrastructure and tools (Aras Innovator preferred).
• Bills of materials definition
• Key performance indicator definition
• Strong technical writing, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be proactive and work with minimal direction once tasks are assigned and understood
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities
• Experience working in a highly-regulated environment (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and Part 52 preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

• Configuration management certification, CM2-C or similar, preferred.
• Experience in power generation or nuclear industry product configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Apply subject matter expertise to identify where expansion or new application of CM processes should be considered, and recommend methods for implementation.
• Plan and lead initiatives in support of implementing product-based configuration management (CM), including but not limited to bills of materials, dataset traceability, and key performance indicator definition.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the company to develop and implement tailored and focused CM processes and tools that reduce design risk and complexity.
• Develop recommendations for enhancements to change control that emphasize efficient processes and product-based evaluation criteria.
• Work with the product lifecycle management software development team to implement process-driven tool improvements in the Aras Innovator PLM platform.
• Ensure process requirements from various sources (e.g., NQA-1, ASME, NRC, ISO 9001, etc.) are met and maintained.
• Effectively communicate with other technical and non-technical disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees