Systems Engineer - Digital Manufacturing & Systems Integration

BWXT • Jonesborough, TN

2d • $99,410 - $157,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Systems Engineer supporting BWXT’s High Purity Depleted Uranium (HPDU) production capability, you will play a lead role in developing and integrating the digital, automated, and highly connected manufacturing environment required for pilot, initial-rate, and future full-scale production. You will drive systems architecture, digital manufacturing technology deployment, automation integration, and cross-disciplinary requirements management to establish BWXT’s “Facility of the Future.” This role bridges engineering, IT, operations, quality, and enterprise systems—ensuring they operate cohesively to support a scalable, compliant, and high‑performance production capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ten (10+) years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing facilities with integrated digital and operational systems.
• Demonstrated experience integrating engineering, manufacturing, operations, and IT systems and teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a DOE clearance.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Industrial Automation (PLC, SCADA, HMI)
• Manufacturing Data Historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI)
• ERP integration (SAP preferred)
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Industrial networking, OT/IT integration
• Digital Manufacturing and modernization initiatives
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Systems Integration and interface control
• Digital twin technologies
• AI applications in manufacturing environments
• Data analytics, industrial BI platforms
• Industrial cybersecurity
• Configuration and requirements management
• Work in nuclear or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the integrated manufacturing systems architecture for HPDU production.
• Lead integration of manufacturing execution systems (MES), laboratory systems, automation platforms, material tracking technologies, ERP systems, analytics platforms, and engineering tools into a unified operating environment.
• Partner with IT to define and execute a digital roadmap supporting phased manufacturing deployment.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement advanced technologies including AI-enabled tools, industrial analytics, digital twins, model‑based engineering tools, and advanced automation.
• Support requirements development, interface control, and system integration across engineering and operational disciplines.
• Lead vendor and technology evaluations for manufacturing software, automation systems, analytics platforms, and digital tooling.
• Develop system requirements, functional specifications, interface control documents, and integration plans.
• Ensure manufacturing systems comply with nuclear quality requirements, configuration management standards, cybersecurity controls, and regulatory expectations.
• Support commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term sustainment of digital and manufacturing systems.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and digital-transformation initiatives across the production enterprise.

Benefits

• 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 (as applicable).
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship, continuing education, and technical training.
• A collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and cross‑generational teamwork.
• The opportunity to help build a first-of-its-kind manufacturing capability supporting national security missions.
• Continuous learning and advancement throughout your career at BWXT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior