Systems Engineer

| People Strong. Innovation Driven.•Oak Ridge, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 . BWXT is currently seeking a Systems Engineer for its Enrichment Operations location in Oak Ridge, TN! BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Enrichment Operations (EO) in Oak Ridge focus on the engineering, fabrication, and testing of advanced gas centrifuge machines. This site accelerates next-generation technology from development to production readiness, supporting the national mission to restore a domestic uranium enrichment supply chain for US defense and naval nuclear propulsion. The Systems Engineer provides technical leadership, engineering oversight, and system-level integration support for Enrichment Operations facilities and processes. This role ensures system performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through the full lifecycle of assigned systems. The Systems Engineer partners with operations, maintenance, project management, and regulatory teams to deliver engineering solutions supporting mission-critical enrichment activities. The position combines analytical engineering rigor with strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure the safe and efficient operation of complex technical systems. 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. The position will be located in the Oak Ridge, TN, Enrichment Operations office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, nuclear, chemical, or related).
3–5+ years of engineering experience in industrial or regulated environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with system operation, troubleshooting, and evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering or related field.
5–10+ years experience in nuclear, DOE, defense, or advanced manufacturing.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure.
Experience with reliability engineering and performance monitoring tools.
Familiarity with DOE directives, nuclear safety, and configuration management.
Experience with capital projects, system upgrades, and change management.

Responsibilities

Serve as system owner or subject matter expert for assigned systems.
Develop and maintain system documentation, including requirements, design descriptions, drawings, and configuration records.
Ensure systems operate in compliance with engineering standards, safety directives, regulatory requirements, and quality procedures.
Perform system health assessments and develop corrective action plans.
Lead root-cause analyses and provide technical troubleshooting support.
Support projects by developing technical requirements and participating in design reviews.
Conduct engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations.
Review and approve engineering change packages and technical procurement documents.
Collaborate with Safety, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance.
Perform readiness reviews, system testing, and commissioning activities.
Support long-term system lifecycle planning and technology modernization.
Drive continuous improvement through engineering and reliability methodologies.