Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: Development Scientist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Focused Experiments ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What Youll Do
As a Development Scientist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research & development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position performs duties as a project lead and subject matter expert coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including conceptual design prototype testing and final qualification. The position conducts formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel National Laboratory representatives and NNSA headquarters personnel. The candidate will serve as the liaison 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.
Performs difficult and complex 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 or mentor 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.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
- OR a PhD degree in engineering/science discipline
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following 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
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Physics discipline
- 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 experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelors degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Masters degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
- The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of chemical process design scale-up energetic materials synthesis computational modeling and simulation
- The position requires the 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
- 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
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex 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 random selection 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 sex age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Location: Amarillo TXJob Title: Development ScientistCareer Level From: Senior AssociateCareer Level To: Senior SpecialistOrganization: Focused Experiments ()Job Specialty: Core EngineeringWhat Youll Do As a Development Scientist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research...
Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: Development Scientist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Focused Experiments ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What Youll Do
As a Development Scientist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research & development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position performs duties as a project lead and subject matter expert coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including conceptual design prototype testing and final qualification. The position conducts formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel National Laboratory representatives and NNSA headquarters personnel. The candidate will serve as the liaison 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.
Performs difficult and complex 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 or mentor 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.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
- OR a PhD degree in engineering/science discipline
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
- In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following 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
- Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Physics discipline
- 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 experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelors degree
- 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Masters degree
- 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
- The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of chemical process design scale-up energetic materials synthesis computational modeling and simulation
- The position requires the 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
- 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
#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here
At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.
When you #JointheMission you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.
Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted i.e. Senior Associate to Senior Specialist internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex 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 random selection 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 sex age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
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