System Design Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead

Date:  Dec 16, 2025
Location: 

Lynchburg, VA, US

Company:  BWXT
Req ID:  54908

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking a System Design Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

 

The System Design Engineering Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead will be responsible for leading the development of project schedules and budgets for System Design work scope. This role will coordinate System Design activities with the rest of the project team and facilitate identification and resolution of technical challenges. The Systems Design team’s scope of work includes electrical, instrumentation and controls, and mechanical systems.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office.

 

 Job Description / Duties:

  • Serve as technical project manager leading the cross functional system design team for project PELE.
  • Lead periodic cross-functional team meetings, focusing on task tracking, issue identification, and action tracking.
  • Identify issues, monitor risks, and develop mitigation plans, including schedule and budget estimates.
  • Lead efforts to identify and document needed project changes via change/risk release process.
  • Review Design Change Requests (DCR) for impacts to systems under the purview of System Design Engineering and coordinate the implementation of the changes upon approval.
  • Ensure changes to scope, delivery, and resources are maintained in the project schedule.
  • Collaborate Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Suppliers to ensure purchased components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
  • Drive for task completion, schedule, and budget adherence. 
  • Report weekly team progress reporting via 'Quad Chart.' 
  • Support other IPTs through meeting attendance and coordination.
  • Coordinate with resource manager and supervisors to ensure adequate staffing and resource distribution. 
  • Provide regular reporting and briefings to project team, including critical issues, risks, and schedule performance.
  • Support team load board efforts, as required.
  • Offer technical guidance and oversight for project tasks and deliverables, including conducting thorough technical reviews of documentation.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers/stakeholders on technical and programmatic issues.

 

 Job Qualifications / Requirements:

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or similar discipline) is required.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of related work experience is required.
  • Must have a technical background in system design.
  • Must be proficient standard Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability to self-direct with minimal day-to-day supervision.
  • Must be a strong team player with the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

 

 Additional Desired Skillsets:

  • Registered Professional Engineer licensure is preferred.
  • Experience in the nuclear industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with NRC and/or DOE requirements is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASME BPVC is preferred.
  • Active DOD or DOE security clearance is preferred.

 

Benefits:

  • 12 paid holidays which include a winter holiday shutdown.
  • Tuition Assistance.
  • This position will work a 9/80 schedule.
  • Free access to our 24/7 Mt. Athos gym in Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you, your spouse, parents, and parents-in-law, even if they are not covered under your BWXT plan!
  • BWXT employees have access to exclusive perks and discounts on everything from cars and electronics to banking services and a host of popular brands / products through Perks@Work.
  • Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match and more!

 

 

Pay: $102,000.00 - $154,000.00

 

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $102,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

 

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

 

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

 

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.

 


Nearest Major Market: Lynchburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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