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Weapons Quality 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: Weapons Quality Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Job Specialty: Quality Engineering

What Youll Do

Provide oversight and ensure implementation of the defined quality assurance requirements for Y-12 weapons programs and work for others programs.
Develop and maintain consistency in the application of CNS quality requirements and ensure requirements and performance efforts are in accordance with NAP-401.1A criterion.
Activities include involvement and awareness of weapons programs and processes including participation on Product Realization Teams and support of Engineering Evaluations.
Individual may be directly involved in providing input on procedures or procurement project and maintenance processes.
Will also provide assistance with the resolution of product non-conformances and with quality control functions in production and quality operations processes.
Oversight includes working directly with plant operating organizations as well as weapons program personnel to assist in defining and understanding applicable quality requirements and to ensure consistent and complete organizational flow down of the requirements into implementing procedures and programs.
Individual will provide technical assistance for the development of prevention and mitigation measures to eliminate or mitigate risks and potential consequences.
Oversight also includes leading or performing assessments and surveillances on Weapons and Work For Others programs across the Y-12 Site and necessitates the responsibility for having a strong field presence in assigned areas.
Individual will be responsible for being the Subject Matter Expert on certain elements of the Quality Assurance Program Description providing guidance and clarification on requirements to personnel across the site.
May be asked to represent Y12 on complex wide quality initiatives.

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 in engineering computer science physical science or other technical area
OR Masters degree in engineering computer science physical science or other technical area
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).

Preferred Job Requirements

Working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Access is required
Demonstrated skill in developing and cultivating worker interface with multiple organizations and is capable of working independently without direct supervision but is effective at working with others in a team environment. Candidate should have effective critical thinking skills with the confidence to make sound decisions
Candidate should have high standards excellent observation skills superior written and oral communication skills and superior interpersonal skills to work with the Design Agency YFO Product Engineering and Production personnel to resolve and mitigate Weapons Quality issues
Familiarity and experience with nuclear facilities quality assurance regulations and standards including DOE Order 414.1E 10 CFR 830 and NAP-401.1A or their equivalent preferred. Familiarity with Weapons Program procedures and processes is also preferred

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 based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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