Development Metallurgist (16945)
Development Metallurgist (16945)
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Location:Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Development Metallurgist
Career Level From: Specialist
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: Metallurgical Eng & Proc ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What Youll Do
As a Development Researcher the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with a specific application to manufacturing production or quality operations or similar national security applications. The position performs duties as a project lead coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including project reviews. The position conducts formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate participates in the development research and/or design of new types of proposed improvements in production and formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements. The candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives of the various design agencies vendors and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives.
Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments analyzes impact of mission changes on assigned programs designs and concepts. Recommends improvements and prepares technical specifications. Acts as a leader advisor or consultant as required in the design and application of products processes devices and equipment with engineers scientists and other technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plants assigned mission.
Recommends improvements in procedures and work control packages technology utilization and automation and analyzes the impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.
Y-12 has a long history of uranium research and development. The current posting seeks expertise in the production and characterization of uranium uranium alloys and their associated materials. The role includes evaluation analysis recordkeeping procurement working in a laboratory environment testing of next generation equipment as well as development of novel materials and manufacturing technologies. In addition to research and development activities the job role includes interfacing with system and process engineers in the production areas of the plant to provide technical oversight and troubleshooting assistance for the various metallurgical processing capabilities to ensure that Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) mission milestones are met.
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
Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science Chemistry Physics or related 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 AND 4 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 2 years of relevant experience. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
Preferred Job Requirements
- The position requires technical knowledge in principles theories and modeling of solidification processes (including but not limited to heat and mass transfer nucleation solidification structures micro- and macro-segregation porosity formation solidification defects and thermo-mechanics).
- Experience with various high temperature processing techniques such as vacuum induction melting (VIM) and casting microwave heating and melting plasma and electron beam melting and vacuum induction skull melting are desired for this position. Relevant experience with high temperature processing and casting of uranium/uranium alloys is preferred but not required.
- The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of engineering systems related to material design analysis testing qualification and engineering application of computers.
- The position requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word interpret experimental results and convert the data generated into detailed written reports for both internal as well as external customers.
- Must be able to work collaboratively and build professional relationships between projects among Y-12 organizations and design agency counter-parts as well as external organizations.
- Must have the 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
- Experience with various additional metallurgical processes such as heat treating forming rolling swaging and extrusion of various engineering materials.
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 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
