Chief Systems Engineer, EIectronIon Collider

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is the site for the new Electron-Ion Collider (EIC), a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility. The EIC will be a discovery machine for unlocking the secrets of the "glue" that binds the building blocks of visible matter in the universe. The machine design is based on the existing and highly optimized RHIC Ion-Ion collider. It will consist of two intersecting accelerators, one producing an intense beam of electrons, the other a beam of protons or heavier atomic nuclei which are steered into collisions. Beyond sparking scientific discoveries in a new frontier of fundamental physics, the Electron-Ion Collider will trigger technological breakthroughs that have broad-ranging impact on human health and national challenges.Position Description:The major systems in the EIC include the following particle accelerators and storage rings systems: * An electron fast cycling 18 GeV synchrotron with an electron source, LINAC, transfer lines, and beam injection/extraction systems. * An 18 GeV electron storage ring. * A 275 GeV Hadron storage ring created through the modification and upgrade of one of the RHIC accelerator/storage ring to increase its top energy, beam quality, and beam intensity. * The interaction region electron and hadron beam lines with supporting equipment that align the beams for collisions within the EIC detector.These particle accelerator rings will be located within the existing 2.4-mile circumference RHIC tunnel and the equipment that supports them will also share space in the EIC support buildings.The Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) provides the highest level of technical systems engineering leadership for a DOE capital project, ensuring that all subsystems are coherently integrated into a unified, functional facility that meets the project's scientific and operational requirements. This role sits at the intersection of science, engineering, and project management. The primary focus of this position is on the technical integrity & integration of EIC design through three key steps: requirements design verification. The CSE reports to the EIC Technical Director (or deputy Director) and focusses on answering the following question: "Does the system do what it's supposed to do?"The Chief Systems Engineer will collaborate and coordinate EIC Systems Engineering responsibilities across all technical teams, ensuring effective and timely communication and continuity in systems integration and verification processes. The Chief Systems Engineer will also manage and supervise the EIC System Engineering Team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Own and maintain the top-level technical requirements, ensuring allocation and traceability to all subsystems. * Lead cross-system integration efforts to ensure all subsystems function together as a cohesive system. * Define, manage, and resolve interfaces between subsystems including technical, functional, and organizational interfaces. * Establish and oversee the system verification and validation program to ensure compliance with technical requirements. * Serves as the system engineering technical authority during all DOE Critical Decision reviews and external advisory committees * Provide system engineering leadership throughout the full system lifecycle, from concept through commissioning and operations transition. * Develop and maintain the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) in accordance with DOE Order 413.3B * Own the technical requirements baseline and ensure all changes are managed through a formal configuration control process * Ensure that verification and validation plans, methos and acceptance criteria are defined and maintained for all subsystems. * Provide leadership and oversight for the systems engineering interface with the RF, Controls, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Magnet, Electrical, Vacuum, and Design Groups for both electron and hadron beam accelerator and storage system