Systems Engineering Manager

Zeno Power•Seattle, WA

17h•$175,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno Power is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineering Manager to support the engineering efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power System (RPS) technologies. In this role you will: Lead a team responsible for developing, decomposing, and managing requirements and verification activities, support the system safety process, and guide day-to-day technical decision making, peer reviews, and gated reviews for the design projects Work with Systems Engineers and other teams to establish technical standards and develop process expectations inclusive of sharing standard methodologies and lessons learned across Zeno design efforts Manage, identify, and continuously improve the development processes, tools, and expertise of the Systems Engineering team Lead and coordinate efforts across diverse product design, fabrication, and testing teams to develop required design and interface documentation Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems as well as required fabrication and testing facility systems by leading planning efforts and reviewing/approving Systems Engineering work products critical to Zeno design efforts Manage, develop, implement, and enforce design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design work, to include tracking and managing design documentation, requirements, and open items Manage integration of design processes across contractors, engineering functions, and design teams to include design control, design change control, and consistent application of design tools Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements for work products generated within the Systems Engineering team Responsible for monitoring and ensuring design team within Zeno organizations meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle Responsible for monitoring and ensuring System Engineering activities for Zeno suppliers, such as contractors, subcontractors, and National Labs, meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle Provide technical expertise and support during the development and completion of design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications generated within the Systems Engineering discipline Perform the role of Systems Engineering discipline point of contact responsible for coordination and planning of systems work with project management, customers, and other stakeholders As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for the employee life cycle including performance management and career development, training, and allocating engineering resources to program development

Requirements

B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from accredited university
8+ years of Systems Engineering experience, including complex system development projects within the maritime, aerospace, nuclear, or similar safety critical industry
2+ years of people management experience leading direct reports, plus demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting matrixed team members
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Systems Engineering design approach in an aerospace or nuclear regulatory environment
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools
Experience performing design activities under an AS 9100/ISO 9001 or similar quality standard (NQA-1, etc.)
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to manage Systems Engineering team supporting multiple design efforts
Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure in an uncertain environment
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Applicants for employment at Zeno Power must be a U.S. person.

Nice To Haves

Experience in implementing integrated design of nuclear systems, extreme temperature environments, and radioactive systems desired

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for developing, decomposing, and managing requirements and verification activities, support the system safety process, and guide day-to-day technical decision making, peer reviews, and gated reviews for the design projects
Work with Systems Engineers and other teams to establish technical standards and develop process expectations inclusive of sharing standard methodologies and lessons learned across Zeno design efforts
Manage, identify, and continuously improve the development processes, tools, and expertise of the Systems Engineering team
Lead and coordinate efforts across diverse product design, fabrication, and testing teams to develop required design and interface documentation
Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems as well as required fabrication and testing facility systems by leading planning efforts and reviewing/approving Systems Engineering work products critical to Zeno design efforts
Manage, develop, implement, and enforce design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design work, to include tracking and managing design documentation, requirements, and open items
Manage integration of design processes across contractors, engineering functions, and design teams to include design control, design change control, and consistent application of design tools
Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements for work products generated within the Systems Engineering team
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring design team within Zeno organizations meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring System Engineering activities for Zeno suppliers, such as contractors, subcontractors, and National Labs, meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle
Provide technical expertise and support during the development and completion of design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications generated within the Systems Engineering discipline
Perform the role of Systems Engineering discipline point of contact responsible for coordination and planning of systems work with project management, customers, and other stakeholders
Responsible for the employee life cycle including performance management and career development, training, and allocating engineering resources to program development