Systems Engineering Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteKnoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, including concept development, system architecture, requirements development, design maturation, integration, verification and validation, commissioning, and operational support. Drive the development and maintenance of program-level technical baselines, ensure traceability from mission objectives through system requirements, and lead functional analysis, requirements allocation, and interface management. Establish and mentor a team of Systems Engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and professional development while driving systems engineering excellence. Partner closely with Physics, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program Management teams to manage system requirements, architectures, and verification programs. Provide hands-on support for critical technical challenges, complex trade studies, and design decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, product development, or complex technical programs
- 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams, technical organizations, or cross-functional technical efforts
- Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the full lifecycle of large-scale, complex systems
- Experience developing system architectures, requirements, interfaces, verification plans, and technical documentation
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in highly technical environments
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience balancing strategic leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical contributions
- Location: Knoxville, TN
- Contract: Permanent, full time
- Reporting to: SVP Engineering
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler or Genesys
- Familiarity with INCOSE systems engineering standards and best practices
- Experience in fusion energy, nuclear energy, aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
- INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification
- Experience supporting first-of-a-kind technology development programs
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