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Senior Process Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Career Level From: Advisor
Career Level To:
Organization: Y-12 Product & Mfg Eng ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

The Sr. Technical Advisor will be responsible for managing complex multi-discipline engineering issues as assigned by the Director. The position requires knowledge of the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise System. Makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive technical activities. Will demonstrate creativity foresight and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems determining program objectives and requirements and developing standards and guides for diverse activities. The Sr. Technical Advisor performs work at a high level requiring advanced understanding and application of technical principles theories and concepts in the engineering field. Implements company policies and makes recommendations on development of new policies. Coordinates with other Engineering leads and Design Agency partners to achieve Mission Engineering objectives. Shares own expertise for the good of the organization. Will also assist with development and coordination of the engineering weapon education program.

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 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: Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience.
OR MS in Engineering /Physical science and 10 years of relevant experience.
OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science and 7 years of relevant experience.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A 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 426.2A)
Thorough knowledge of current Special Materials processes at Y-12 as well as future processing strategies.
Requires significant amounts of time in production environments.

Preferred Job Requirements

Advanced degree is Engineering
Experience in the Nuclear Weapons Complex from either the contractor federal or military perspective.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments and to have good oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to work in a production environment and be able to interact and communicate clearly with technical personnel and management.
Candidate must be capable of performing technical assignments requiring originality and exhibit independence in utilizing engineering knowledge and experience.

Why Y-12

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan prescription drug plan vision plan dental plan employer matched 401(k) savings plan disability coverage education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace at Y-12 you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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