Lead Systems Integration Engineer

Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing. The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines. Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Own product requirements including performance, cost and schedule, and system design trade-offs

Partner with cross-discipline engineering teams to develop program plans including design execution, cost, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies that meet technical, production, and business requirements

Lead the integration of different hardware and software components into a cohesive system

Gather and analyze requirements from various stakeholders to ensure that the system meets the intended goals

Drive innovation and continuous improvement by proposing and implementing enhancements to power plant design, modularization, construction, and delivery processes

Identify and manage risks associated with the technology being developed

Demonstrate clear and timely technical communication skills across engineering, commercial, and supply chain organizations

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent knowledge and experience

10+ years of experience in engineering design with a specific focus on systems integration

Experience with a complex engineering product

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, and provide technical guidance and mentorship