Research and Development Engineer 16204
Research and Development Engineer 16204
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Job Description
Location:Pantex Plant Amarillo TX
Job Title: Research and Development Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Development Engineering
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What Youll Do
As a Research and Development Engineer the candidate will do work to conduct leading edge technology development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position would perform duties as part a team working with subject matter experts coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including conceptual design prototype testing and final qualification. The position could be responsible for conducting formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel National Laboratory representatives and NNSA headquarters personnel depending on the candidates experience level. The candidate would potentially be in communication with representatives of National Laboratory design agencies NNSA representative vendors contractors and other Pantex departments as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives all of which are dependent on the candidates level of expertise.
Job Duties May Include:
- Performs technical project assignments
- Analyzes impact of mission and requirement changes on assigned programs designs and concepts
- Prepares technical specifications based on weapon requirements provided by the design agencies
- Acts as a leader advisor mentor or teammate as required in the design and application of products processes devices and equipment with other engineer scientist and technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for the efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plants assigned mission
- Recommends improvements in procedures technology utilization and automation
- Experience writing and performing test plans providing constructive and applicable feedback in areas of expertise and the ability to develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work on assigned projects
- Develop novel materials solutions for unique functional applications
- Developproposals and experimental plans demonstratebench scale solutions as well as scale up to pilot facility
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Topnotch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Worklife balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico the Washington Accord or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
- OR Masters Degree in Engineering/Physical Science with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
- OR a PhD in Engineering/Physical Sciencewith a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
- There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years postgraduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
- Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science 2 years jobrelated and at least 1 year nuclear experience or a DOE O 426.2 alternative)
- DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment
- In the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities(Ref. DOE O 426.2
Preferred Job Requirements
- Knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of engineering systems related to material analysis testing qualification and engineering application of computers
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word read and interpret drawings and specifications and convert the criteria into detailed written procedures
- Ability to exercise initiative independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision
- Develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work and develop a plan for recovery in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
- Understanding of the fundamental chemistry and physics
Why Pantex
Notes
Pantex is a drugfree workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a preplacement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full Time
