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 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 workforce. 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.

• Develop, implement, and oversee design processes and tools to support RPS and facility design activities, including tracking and management of design documentation, technical requirements, and open design items.
• Develop and manage system, subsystem, and component requirements.
• Create and manage system artifacts such as Concepts of Operations (Con Ops), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and additional design specification documents.
• Coordinate cross‑functional product design, fabrication, and test teams to develop required design and interface documentation, including collaboration across geographically distributed Zeno teams, national laboratory partners, and subcontractors.
• Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems, test equipment, tooling, and integrated systems.
• Create integration and test plans to track hardware from procurement through acceptance.
• Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements through the design process and operations planning.
• Track requirements to closure through verification planning and execution.
• 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.
• Perform trade studies to objectively select concepts throughout the project lifecycle.

• B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from accredited university
• 5+ years of relevant experience in system design and integration.
• 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, or radioactive systems..
• 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 capable of independently coordinating and contributing to design efforts with minimal guidance.
• 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

The anticipated salary band for this position is $125,000 - $175,000
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