Systems Engineering Manager

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 Engineering Manager to support the engineering efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power System (RPS) technologies. In this role you will:

• Lead a team responsible for developing, decomposing, and managing requirements and verification activities, support the system safety process, and guide day-to-day technical decision making, peer reviews, and gated reviews for the design projects
• Work with Systems Engineers and other teams to establish technical standards and develop process expectations inclusive of sharing standard methodologies and lessons learned across Zeno design efforts
• Manage, identify, and continuously improve the development processes, tools, and expertise of the Systems Engineering team
• Lead and coordinate efforts across diverse product design, fabrication, and testing teams to develop required design and interface documentation
• Ensure sound Systems Engineering methodology is applied to the design of RPS systems as well as required fabrication and testing facility systems by leading planning efforts and reviewing/approving Systems Engineering work products critical to Zeno design efforts
• Manage, 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
• Manage integration of design processes across contractors, engineering functions, and design teams to include design control, design change control, and consistent application of design tools
• Verify adherence of regulatory and code requirements for work products generated within the Systems Engineering team
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring design team within Zeno organizations meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring System Engineering activities for Zeno suppliers, such as contractors, subcontractors, and National Labs, meet performance and technical requirements through the design lifecycle
• Provide technical expertise and support during the development and completion of design package components for key systems including calculations, reports, drawings, and design specifications generated within the Systems Engineering discipline
• Perform the role of Systems Engineering discipline point of contact responsible for coordination and planning of systems work with project management, customers, and other stakeholders
• As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will be responsible for the employee life cycle including performance management and career development, training, and allocating engineering resources to program development

• B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from accredited university
• 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience, including complex system development projects within the maritime, aerospace, nuclear, or similar safety critical industry
• 2+ years of people management experience leading direct reports, plus demonstrated experience coordinating and…