NMC&A NDA Engineer (16876)
NMC&A NDA Engineer (16876)
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Location:Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: NMC&A NDA Engineer
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Safeguards and Security ()
Job Specialty: Destructive/Non Destructive Analysis
What Youll Do
Oversee and perform various NDA measurements throughout the Y-12 Complex. These measurements include quantitative measurements inventory verification/confirmation measurements non-Special Nuclear Material measurements/inspections and special anomaly resolution measurements using sodium iodide lanthanum bromide and high purity germanium NDA systems. Interface with other Y-12 measurement groups to review measurement techniques and applications and manage the NMC&A Holdup program. Also responsible for researching and implementing new NDA technology.
Serve as technical expert to production personnel on NMC&A measurement issues. This position will focus on the measurement activities that impact the control and accountability of nuclear materials.
Assist in developing plans for receipt verification and accountability measurements. Participate in resolving shipper/receiver issues as needed. Review and approve shipper/receiver measurement results for NMC&A.
Provide input to the development and revision of NMC&A procedures to comply with DOE Orders and NNSA requirements. Review procedures work instructions and job performance aids for various production areas and organizations in the Y-12 Complex to ensure compliance with NMC&A requirements.
This position is a technical support position which requires considerable time in various nuclear production areas within the Y-12 Complex. The individual in this position will serve as an NMC&A program presence in the production areas and must often provide guidance and make recommendations covering the entire spectrum of NMC&A and Safeguards and Security requirements. Immediate decisions on behalf of NMC&A pertaining to measurement results or nuclear material safeguards may be required to ensure protection of Y-12 assets.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
OR Masters degree in engineering/sciencediscipline
Preferred Job Requirements
B.S. degree in Engineering Science Mathematics or other technical discipline plus 2 or more yearsexperience in a wide variety of technical assignments
Experience with other crystals such as cadmium zinc telluride or lanthanum bromide is desirable
Experience with Genie 2000 S505 QA and other Canberra software is highly desirable
Holdup measurement experience is highly desirable
A complete understanding and broad application of technical standards principles theories and concepts in the field of nondestructive assay of nuclear materials
General knowledge of other related disciplines and/or nuclear control functions
Must have experience in field NDA measurements with sodium iodide and high purity germanium systems
Must be able to understand models perform measurements and do quantitative and qualitative analysis of NDA data
NMC&A and Safeguards and Security experience is highly desirable
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Why Y-12
Notes
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement 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.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.
Employment Type
Full Time
