Systems Engineer

Company Overview

Zeno Power is the leading developer of nuclear batteries – compact power systems that provide reliable, clean energy in frontier environments. By harnessing the heat from radioisotopes, Zeno’s batteries power critical missions on Earth, in space, and  bring this technology to market by 2027, Zeno is seeking out purpose-driven and innovative professionals who are comfortable working in a startup environment. Team members will have a direct impact in enabling commercial and national security missions from the depths of our oceans, to the surface of the moon, and in austere environments here on Earth.

Zeno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Systems Engineer to support the engineering efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power System (RPS) technologies. This role will report to the Engineering Manager, Systems Engineering.

In this role you will:

• Develop, implement, and enforce design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design work, to include tracking and managing design documentation, requirements, and open items
• Develop system requirements and specification documents
• Coordinate diverse product design, fabrication, and testing teams to develop required design and interface documentation. These teams may be geographically diverse, and a combination of Zeno, National Lab, and subcontractors
• Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems, test equipment, tooling, and integrated systems
• Manage integration of design processes across contractors, engineering functions, and system design teams to include design control, design change control, and consistent application of design tools
• Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements through the design process and operations planning
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring design team (to include Zeno organizations, contractors, subcontractors, and National Labs) performance implements and meets technical requirements through the design lifecycle
• Assist in schedule planning and technical activity development, as well as ensuring adherence to schedule across groups
• Generate and coordinate design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications
• Interface with engineering and project personnel to identify and develop design information and specify system design and performance criteria

• B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from accredited university, 3+ years relevant experience to system design and integration skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing Systems Engineering design approach, preferably in an aerospace or nuclear regulatory environment
• Experience in implementing integrated design of nuclear systems, extreme temperature environments, and radioactive systems desired
• Understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools
• Experience performing activities under a quality standard (such as NQA-1, AS 9100, or similar)
• Experience in the aerospace and/or nuclear industry is desired
• Proven success in coordinating work across stakeholders at test sites
• Self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and contribute to design effort with minimal direction
• Capable of meeting deadlines and performing under pressure in an uncertain environment
• Demonstrates effectiveness in working independently or collaboratively as part of a team
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Position requires in-office presence in Seattle (South Lake Union) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, remote work is optional on Mondays and Fridays
• Travel:
  Travel is required, 8 hrs/day