Systems Engineer in Lynchburg

Position Overview

As our Systems Engineer you will provide the high‑level systems thinking necessary to bring together the contributions of a cross‑disciplinary development team. The primary responsibility is to translate the expectations of customers and other stakeholders into work products, including requirements and operational concepts that guide the development team to a successful solution.

On‑site in Lynchburg, VA

• Collaborate with customers, regulators, and program managers to develop top‑level requirements that encompass the needs of all stakeholders.
• Define the design deliverables necessary for successful project execution with a team of engineers of varied disciplines.
• Perform architectural design and requirement specification for complex systems‑of‑systems.
• Collaborate with engineers of varied disciplines to define system interfaces.
• Understand and mitigate technical risks to ensure project success.

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics.
• At least two (2) years of related engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and define complex systems‑of‑systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer/client expectations into clear, concise, verifiable requirements.
• General understanding of systems requirements, architecture, interface definition, and design.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on the creation, development, and presentation of technical briefings.
• Ability to recognize and solve technical problems.
• Self‑starter, capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with standard MS Office applications.
• All candidates must be U.S.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

• Advanced degree in a STEM discipline.
• Knowledge of International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) practices and handbooks.
• Knowledge of DOORS or other requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of Model‑Driven Architecture (MDA) / Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear reactors.
• Experience or knowledge of nuclear propulsion.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives.
• Opportunity to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.

Base salary range $76,000.00 – $ per year. Total compensation may include additional incentives and benefits as described upon offer.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. All personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran status or other protected status.