Systems Engineering Manager

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?

Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.

Terrestrial Energy is developing for near-term commercial operation, a zero-emissions cogeneration plant for a global industry using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design.

Over the last 5 years, the Company has recognized the exceptional and unmatched opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and States’ governments, and by the actions of the US industrial private sector, including its world leading IT sector developing AI commercial product. The Company recognizes that its path to business success and likely sole path to success, is to wholly align with the US market as a US company, and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment. 

In pursuit of this objective, Terrestrial Energy initiated a transaction to legally redomicile the business to the US in 2023, which it completed in April 2024, with 100% shareholder support.  This transaction was the first step in its US domiciliation strategy. The Company is currently completing a transaction to secure a US exchange (NASDAQ) public stock listing, which is expected to secure the capital resources necessary to complete its US domiciliation as well as execute on its business plan focused on the US market.  

The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in the engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas out of our Charlotte, North Carolina location.  These key resources will help build the organization structure and processes in Charlotte, NC, which will be the cornerstone to add talented people to the US team, each of whom will:

• Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.
• Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.
• Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:

The Systems Engineering Manager, under the direction Engineering Director, is primarily responsible for supporting the engineering systems integration, engineering process development, continuous improvement and management of the systemic technical disciplines. Other responsibilities include:

• Owner of the engineering System Breakdown Structure (SBS) and the Code of Accounts (CoA) structure, working closely with the Engineering team
• Lead Requirements Management to ensure that there is an organized process to identify, track, and demonstrate the designs are meeting the applicable requirements to ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations and industry standards. 
• Lead Configuration Management to ensure that consistency is established and maintained throughout product development
• Work with Digital Engineering/Information Services to ensure that digital tools and software support the processes
• Identify and implement process improvements across all disciplines and areas (for example, engineering, procurement, digital engineering, quality assurance). Rollout changes within the organization. 
• Implement and manage version control systems to track changes, maintain integrity, and ensure consistency across all systems and documents.
• Establish and enforce authority-based approval processes to ensure that all changes, designs, and deployments are reviewed and authorized by the appropriate stakeholders.
• Facilitate a structured review and comment process within version control systems, enabling collaborative feedback and continuous improvement of designs and documentation.
• Work with QA to support self-assessments, audits and the implement of corrective actions.
• Lead the development and implementation of procedures, processes, and workflows in support of Terrestrial Energy’s Nuclear Management System, and support continuous improvement
• Support Constructability, Commissioning, Operability, Maintainability, Inspectability, and Maintainability (CCOMIT) design and analyses
• Manage the systemic technical disciplines (such as Human Factors Engineering, Radiation Protection, Fire Protection). Conducting team development, performance reviews, remove barriers, ensuring work is done safely and efficiently. 
• Conduct supervisory reviews of technical documents produced by the Systems Engineering Section
• Work closely with the Project Management team, specifically in terms of work planning and control processes 

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Project & Process Management
• Version Control & Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Digital Engineering 
• Supervisory & Team Management
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with other groups
• Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Systems Design Engineering or Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5+ years in process improvement 
• Minimum of 2+ years managing people
• PE Certification, or eligible to obtain a PE Certification.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of engineering methods
• Previous experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Experience in developing and implementing engineering processes and procedures within technically complex engineering environments
• Experience evaluation digital tools and software (procurement software, databases, document management software) to support work
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Assets

• Experience in the Nuclear Industry
• Experience in Human Factors, Radiation Protection, Quality Assurance, and/or Fire Protection
• Project management experience or PMP certification

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan 
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy 
• Annual Performance Review
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
• Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]