Job Details

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Duration: Long-term

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Short Summary about Job:

HukariAscendent is seeking a Systems Engineer to support nuclear facilities in Oak Ridge, TN. This full-time role involves developing and managing technical requirements, defining system interfaces, and supporting project leads in translating operational and safety needs into equipment design specifications. The ideal candidate has a background in hardware-based industries with strict quality assurance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document high-level requirements for new or proposed projects, translating stakeholder needs into technical specifications.
• Facilitate expansion of high-level requirements into traceable lower-level Systems, Structures, and Components (SSCs) requirements with clear parent-child relationships.
• Implement and maintain requirements in systems integration tools (Visure, DOORS, DOORS Next Gen).
• Establish and enforce requirements quality standards including measurability, testability, traceability, and completeness.
• Define and document interfaces between systems, ensuring both sides of each interface specify performance parameters (flow rates, pressures, temperatures, data protocols, etc.).
• Coordinate interface requirements across facility systems (electrical, mechanical, controls, safety, etc.).
• Write and critically review technical documents (Design Interface Requirements, Engineering Design Specifications, Design Verification Records).
• Support project leads in translating operational needs and safety requirements into equipment design specifications.
• Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure traceability through design, fabrication, and testing.
• Support project leads in risk identification, monitoring, and documentation.
• Assist in developing cost models for proposed projects based on requirements scope.
• Develop and maintain systems engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
• Train engineers on requirements quality principles and systems integration tools.
• Implement model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approaches on projects from concept through detailed design.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline from U.S.-based ABET-accredited university with minimum 3 years relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 1–2 years of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) experience.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality control systems.
• Understanding of design control principles and formal change management.
• Background in hardware-based industry with strict workflow and quality assurance standards (nuclear, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar).
• Experience working with suppliers/vendors to define technical specifications and evaluate design responses.
• Understanding of requirements hierarchy and flow-down.
• Knowledge of verification methods and their application.
• Familiarity with interface management principles.
• Experience with requirements, traceability and configuration management.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical requirements for hardware systems (mechanical, electrical, controls, instrumentation).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control system documentation.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using systems integration software (DOORS, Visure, GENESYS, or similar requirements management tools).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
• Experience with design verification and validation processes (FAT, SAT, commissioning).
• Knowledge of hazardous area classifications, safety instrumented systems, or explosion prevention systems.
• Experience in regulated industries requiring formal requirements management (nuclear, aerospace, FDA regulated).
• Background in process equipment, manufacturing systems, or production facility design.
• Experience with risk management methodologies and risk tracking.
• Experience with cost estimation and project financial planning.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (ASME, NFPA, OSHA, NEC, ISA).

Miscellaneous/Additional Information:

• Full-time position, Monday – Friday, 40-hour work week.
• On-site in Oak Ridge, TN.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.