Systems Engineer

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the user's needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations. The Services Instrumentation and Controls C10 / C35.6 systems engineer is responsible for designing, developing and testing Instrumentation and Control (I&C) platforms and systems that control safety critical functions for the BWRX-300 Small Module Reactor. This role requires technical problem solving, requirements management, and effective communication/collaboration with other teams and engineering disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 2 years experience in systems engineering for highly regulated industry.
• Eligibility Requirements For US - This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• For Canada - This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.
• This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810 ) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https:/ /www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810 .
• You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
• The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada .

Nice To Haves

• Instrumentation and Controls system and / or platform systems engineering experience.
• Nuclear system engineering experience.
• Boiling Water Reactor / Small Module Reactor design experience.
• Solves technical challenges through application of common design patterns and identifying appropriate patterns for use in problem solving.
• Experience with typical engineering project design methods from requirements definition through confirmation testing of final design.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and ability to articulate clearly.
• Contributes to creative solutions and challenges status quo.
• Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.
• Systems level thinking / approach.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit

Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration. All activities that span multiple components and products and are concerned with how to integrate for maximum performance and operability.
• Manages product and systems requirements, specifications and flow down.
• Drives validation and verification activities for the overall product/system, including system level testing.
• Responsible for defining product requirements for the module / component / subcontractors and partners teams.
• Manages interface between components and execution organizations.
• Responsible for driving CTQ / Risk trades within the teams designing the components.
• Manages the overall product configuration and configuration control system.
• Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy.
• May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework.
• Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures.
• Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team.
• For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE.
• Explains technical information to others.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

What This Job Offers

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