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Junior Systems Design Engineer - Nuclear

United States, Lewis Center · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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As a Junior Systems Design Engineer – Nuclear, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex, high reliability engineered systems supporting advanced nuclear and regulated industrial applications. Working as part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will help translate customer and regulatory requirements into robust system designs, gaining hands on exposure to the full system lifecycle—from early concept development through detailed design, integration, testing, and commissioning. This role offers the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of customer processes and technology while contributing to solutions where safety, quality, and performance are critical.

Job Responsibility

  • Supports the Development of System Requirements Definition and Verification
  • Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of system level requirements
  • Support requirements flow down to subsystems, components, and third party equipment
  • Participate in requirements verification planning and execution
  • Assist with the preparation and execution of acceptance testing activities
  • Evaluate design outputs for conformance to defined requirements
  • Support the preparation of technical documentation
  • Assist in the identification and mitigation of technical risks
  • Learn and develop an understanding of customer processes, system functionality, and applicable nuclear and industrial standards
  • Support system level and component level analysis and calculations
  • Assist in the preparation of technical studies, calculations, and design assessments
  • Support the development of risk assessments
  • Assist with proof of principle studies and hands on testing
  • Develop familiarity with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations
  • Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, controls, software, assembly, and project management teams
  • Participate in internal and customer design reviews
  • Support coordination with third party vendors of process critical equipment
  • Assist with system integration, startup, commissioning, and buy off activities
  • Communicate technical information clearly and effectively within the project team and with customers

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, Systems Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, or a related engineering discipline
  • Academic exposure to systems engineering principles, design methodology, analysis, and verification
  • Coursework or project experience related to nuclear, energy, regulated industries, or high reliability systems
  • Early career experience (internship, co-op, or entry level role) supporting mechanical, electrical, controls, or systems engineering activities
  • Fundamental understanding of engineering design, analysis, and structured problem solving methodologies
  • Exposure to requirements definition, technical documentation, or verification and validation activities
  • Ability to support basic engineering calculations, analyses, and studies
  • Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
  • Hands on interest or experience in testing, prototyping, proof of principle activities, or system integration support
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Interest in developing expertise in nuclear, regulated, or safety critical systems
  • Willingness to learn and work within applicable codes, standards, quality programs, and regulatory requirements
  • Ability and willingness to support work in controlled or regulated environments, including on site support

What we offer

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Employee events
  • Free coffee beverages
  • Employee referral program
  • Safety shoe programs
  • Overtime pay eligibility
  • Paid vacation
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401K matching program
  • Employee Incentive Bonus program
  • Optional Employee Share Purchase Program
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Commitment to promoting from within
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