Systems Engineering Manager
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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About the Role
You will lead and coordinate systems engineering and integration across technical systems and subsystems. You will establish engineering policies, lead design reviews, manage CAD and configuration processes, address technical risks and cross-disciplinary issues, mentor personnel, and represent systems engineering at technical forums.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering-related field
- At least 12 years of engineering experience
- Experience managing engineering or physics teams
- Experience with design integration for complex first-of-a-kind equipment
- Experience coordinating technical work with sponsors, vendors, partners, and project team members
- Availability for domestic and international travel
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce engineering policies, procedures, and standards
- Coordinate systems engineering and integration across the project
- Lead design reviews and evaluate design process performance
- Lead the Design Services Group
- Establish CAD standards and configuration management processes
- Maintain interface responsibility documentation
- Ensure compliance with ES&H and quality assurance requirements
- Identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans
- Provide technical leadership to resolve cross-disciplinary engineering issues
- Mentor engineering, drafting, and CAD personnel
- Represent systems engineering at reviews, conferences, workshops, and forums
- Prepare presentations and responses for technical reviews and oversight bodies
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Employee discounts
- Relocation assistance
