Systems Engineer

Zeno Power•Seattle, WA

1d•$125,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno Power is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the engineering efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power System (RPS) technologies. This role will report to the Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering. In this role you will develop, implement, and oversee design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design activities, including tracking and management of design documentation, technical requirements, and open design items. You will also develop and manage system, subsystem, and component requirements, and create and manage system artifacts such as Concepts of Operations (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and additional design specification documents. Coordination with cross-functional product design, fabrication, and test teams is essential, including collaboration across geographically distributed Zeno teams, national laboratory partners, and subcontractors. You will ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems, test equipment, tooling, and integrated systems, and create integration and test plans to track hardware from procurement through acceptance. Verification of adherence to regulatory and code requirements through the design process and operations planning, and tracking requirements to closure through verification planning and execution are key responsibilities. You will also assist in schedule planning and technical activity development, ensuring adherence to schedule across groups, and generate and coordinate design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications. Performing trade studies to objectively select concepts throughout the project lifecycle is also part of this role.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from accredited university
5+ years of relevant experience in system design and integration.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Systems Engineering design approach, preferably in an aerospace or nuclear regulatory environment.
Experience in implementing integrated design of nuclear systems, extreme temperature environments, or radioactive systems.
Understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools.
Experience performing activities under a quality standard (such as NQA-1, AS 9100, or similar).
Proven success in coordinating work across stakeholders at test sites.
Self-starter capable of independently coordinating and contributing to design efforts with minimal guidance.
Capable of meeting deadlines and performing under pressure in an uncertain environment.
Demonstrates effectiveness in working independently or collaboratively as part of a team.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace and/or nuclear industry is desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and oversee design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design activities, including tracking and management of design documentation, technical requirements, and open design items.
Develop and manage system, subsystem, and component requirements.
Create and manage system artifacts such as Concepts of Operations (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and additional design specification documents.
Coordinate cross-functional product design, fabrication, and test teams to develop required design and interface documentation, including collaboration across geographically distributed Zeno teams, national laboratory partners, and subcontractors.
Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems, test equipment, tooling, and integrated systems.
Create integration and test plans to track hardware from procurement through acceptance.
Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements through the design process and operations planning.
Track requirements to closure through verification planning and execution.
Assist in schedule planning and technical activity development, as well as ensuring adherence to schedule across groups.
Generate and coordinate design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications.
Perform trade studies to objectively select concepts throughout the project lifecycle.