Systems Engineer (Configuration Management)

Configuration management in nuclear isn’t just process work, it’s the backbone of design integrity for some of the most complex engineering programs in the world. If you’ve built CM infrastructure from the ground up in a regulated environment, this role is calling your name.

What This Role Offers:
Location: Corvallis, OR Full-Time | Hybrid/Remote (Preference for Corvallis, OR office; remote within contiguous U.S. considered with up to 25% travel)

Contract: Through end of 2026, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs

Schedule: M-F 40hrs/week

Salary Range: $52-$85/hr

Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. | PTO | Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities:

• Lead and plan initiatives to implement and mature product-based configuration management (CM), including bills of materials, dataset traceability, and key performance indicator (KPI) definition

• Identify opportunities to expand or introduce CM processes across design programs and recommend implementation methods

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deploy tailored CM processes and tools that reduce design risk and complexity

• Develop enhancements to change control processes that emphasize efficiency and product-based evaluation criteria

• Partner with the PLM software development team to drive process-driven tool improvements within the Aras Innovator platform

• Ensure CM processes remain compliant with applicable standards and regulations including NQA-1, ASME, NRC, and ISO 9001

• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical disciplines across the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related technical or process-oriented field required

• Configuration management certification (CM2-C or equivalent) preferred

• Minimum 10 years of directly related, full-time professional CM experience required

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing CM processes, procedures, and infrastructure to full maturity on complex, multi-disciplinary design projects required

• Familiarity with CM standards including CM2 and EIA-649, and experience with product structures required

• Proficiency with PLM infrastructure and tools required; Aras Innovator experience strongly preferred

• Experience defining bills of materials and key performance indicators required

• Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills required

• Experience in highly regulated environments required; NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B/Part 52 experience preferred

• Experience in power generation or nuclear industry product configuration management preferred

• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.