Systems Engineer
The Systems Engineer will define requirements, execute architectural design analyses, and manage complex system interfaces for fusion energy systems. Responsibilities include leading verification and validation, managing risks, and coordinating technical decision-making across multiple teams.
- On-site
- Quinte West, ON
- Posted May 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
\n Responsibilities * Carry out systems engineering activities in accordance with tailored system engineering standards and practices. * Develop, manage and allocate systems requirements & interfaces * Manage and execute gated design and operational reviews including PDR and CDR * Drive and coordinate technical decision making * Conduct risk assessments and ensure risk mitigation plans are developed and implemented * Develop, review, and assess verification artifacts * Act as the negotiator between multiple teams to ensure the system is holistically optimized * Develop strategies & approaches for specialty engineering (operability, reliability, maintainability, supportability) integration, analysis and verification Qualifications * Education: Minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or other technical field (e.g. mechanical, electrical, systems, etc.) * Experience: 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience working on development programs for large, complex, integrated systems – preferably from the fusion, aerospace, or space and defense industry * Proficiency in executing at least two of the following SE activities: * Requirements Development; Architectural Design; Interface Management; V&V; System Analysis; Risk Management; Configuration Management * Experience with systems engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Flow, Teamcenter) * Great communication skills, ability to work effectively in teams, demonstrated execution and coordination skills * Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum. Desired * Experience with high energy laser systems, optics or fusion energy systems * INCOSE ASEP or CSEP certification * Risk and Opportunity Management experience * Basic project management skills including labor estimating and schedule management * Demonstrated configuration management experience * Demonstrated Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience \n $140,000 - $170,000 a year \n
What you’ll do
The Systems Engineer will define requirements, execute architectural design analyses, and manage complex system interfaces for fusion energy systems. Responsibilities include leading verification and validation, managing risks, and coordinating technical decision-making across multiple teams.
Requirements
Requires a B.S. degree in engineering or a technical field and at least 5 years of systems engineering experience with large, complex integrated systems. Proficiency in SE activities and experience with tools like Jira and Teamcenter are required, along with U.S. person status.
Benefits
• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Basic Life Insurance • Supplemental Life Insurance • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • 401k With Company Match • Equity • Flexible Paid Time Off • Paid Sick Time • Company-paid Holidays • Annual Paid Company Shutdown
Listed skills
- Project managementPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Systems Engineering
- Requirements Development
- Architectural Design
- Interface Management
- Verification and Validation
- System Analysis
- Risk Management
- Configuration Management
- Jira
- Confluence
- Flow
- Teamcenter
- Model Based Systems Engineering
- Technical Decision Making
- Project Management
- Technical Performance Measurement
Job areas
- Engineering
- Energy
- Science & Research
- Manufacturing
- Technology
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
