Systems Engineering Manager

Systems Engineering Manager

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking professional to focus on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influence change within the nuclear power landscape and bring forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Systems Engineering Manager (SEM) is a mid-level site leadership position responsible for the unified ownership, governance, and performance of the station's systems engineering programs for the Kemmerer Power Station (KPS). This role is the single-point accountable owner for these programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, NRC requirements, INPO guidelines, ANSI/ANS standards, and site policies. The SEM governs standards, policies, resources, and performance necessary to protect workers, the public, the environment, and plant systems.

The SEM is accountable to site leadership and regulators for program health, regulatory compliance, and long-term strategic capability in these disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Program Ownership and Governance
• Owns and governs the station's Engineering systems programs, including standards, policies, procedures, resource allocation, staffing models, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure Systems Engineering activities are performed per regulatory requirements, quality assurance program requirements, and applicable procedures.

• Systems Engineering Decision-Making and Authority
• Has approval authority for program standards, major policies, and procedures related to Systems Engineering.
• Has authority to stop or restrict work on the basis of engineering analysis or related concerns.
• Governs staffing models, qualification requirements, and training standards for the systems engineering organization.

• Integration and Strategic Leadership
• Ensures full integration of systems engineering requirements into operations, maintenance, design engineering, work planning, and construction/startup activities.
• Provides manager-level technical and programmatic input to site leadership for systems engineering on plant risk, plant conditions, and operational decisions.
• Leads and coordinates responses of systems engineering support for plant events with emergency preparedness and site response organizations.

• Operational and Resource Management
• Develop and manages budgets and long-range resource plans for systems engineering programs, including personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Owns performance monitoring, self-assessment, and corrective action programs for systems engineering functions.

• Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement
• Serves as the primary site interface with regulatory agencies and oversight organizations on matters related to Systems Engineering.
• Leads and supports audits, inspections, readiness reviews, and management assessments affecting Systems Engineering programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in systems engineering at a US commercial nuclear power plant.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in management or supervisory leadership roles.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline.
• SRO license at a commercial nuclear power plant.
• Experience successfully working with diverse team in the completion of organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated track record of programmatic performance improvement and corrective action leadership.
• Experience with new plant startups, first-of-a-kind, or major facility commissioning environments.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions:

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Salary Range: $134,629 - $179,506

Benefits: Competitive Compensation, Salary, Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits, Parental Leave, 401k Plan, Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Generous Holiday Schedule, Relocation Assistance, Professional and Educational Support Opportunities