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Amentum

Advanced Systems Engineering Manager

Amentum

. Drive the engineering and integration of fusion and fission systems for our international client base.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeOxford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the engineering and integration of fusion and fission systems for our international client base.
  • Direct team of engineers and strategic partners, promoting innovation and excellence.
  • Oversee delivery budgets while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery aligned with our clients’ ambitious goals.
  • Shape technical strategy for low-TRL systems, setting design standards and integrating cutting-edge technologies.
  • Manage interdependencies between systems and the wider plant.
  • Act as the intelligent client, liaising with government, regulatory bodies, partners to deliver effective, coherent solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement, leveraging digital tools such as PLM systems and virtual twins to enhance performance.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
  • Set the design direction for novel systems, and their integration.
  • Lead by example, fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in a STEM-related field (with Chartered Engineer status)
  • Proven success in delivering complex, high-tech engineering projects in a regulated environment
  • Deep understanding of nuclear and/or fusion systems
  • Expertise in systems engineering methodologies, including design for low-TRL systems
  • Demonstrated ability to set and deliver organisational strategies aligned with long-term goals
  • Proven ability to identify new technologies, efficiencies, and advancements in energy system design
  • Inspirational leadership style with a proven ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists
  • Strong communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, resolving conflicts, and building consensus
  • Experience in building partnerships across consortia, industry, and government
  • Strong track record of managing technical risk and delivering innovative solutions in high-pressure settings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area
  • Exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team

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Hard Skills & Tools
systems engineeringdesign for low-TRL systemsnuclear systemsfusion systemstechnical risk managementenergy system designproject deliveryinnovation in engineeringcompliance with regulatory standardsdigital tools
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementconflict resolutionteam coordinationstrategic thinkingcollaborationcuriosityinclusivityproblem-solving
Certifications
Chartered Engineer status