Electrical Engineer

Forrest Johnson • Knoxville, TN

31d • Onsite

About The Position

AMS is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support engineering testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, hardware support, and technical documentation for critical systems used in nuclear power plants and other demanding environments. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who wants to work with real equipment, real plant data, and real customer problems. AMS engineers support laboratory testing, field measurements, instrumentation system evaluations, equipment troubleshooting, data acquisition, hardware and software verification, and engineering reports. The goal of this position is to develop an electrical engineer who can grow into a trusted technical contributor capable of supporting AMS’s core engineering and testing services with professionalism, accuracy, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in hands-on testing, instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, data acquisition, hardware, or applied engineering
• Ability to follow structured engineering procedures and work within a quality-assured environment
• Strong attention to detail in technical documentation, data analysis, test planning, and report preparation
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities and nuclear plants as needed
• U.S. citizenship is required to meet federal compliance and security-access regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework related to instrumentation and controls, circuits, signal processing, electrical measurements, data acquisition, power systems, controls, or hardware development.
• Experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, data acquisition systems, or similar measurement tools.
• Exposure to laboratory testing, field testing, systems integration, nuclear power, aerospace, defense, automotive, manufacturing, or other regulated technical environments.
• Experience with prototype assembly, hardware troubleshooting, equipment repair, circuit testing, or hardware documentation.
• Familiarity with EMC testing, EMI/RFI troubleshooting, or related standards such as MIL-STD-461 or IEC 61000 is a plus, but not required.
• Experience writing technical reports, test procedures, engineering evaluations, or structured documentation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze real-world plant data, laboratory measurements, and electrical test results.
• Support testing and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems used in nuclear power plants.
• Assist with data acquisition, signal measurement, equipment setup, and analysis for commercial testing services, research projects, and engineering evaluations.
• Perform laboratory and field testing activities.
• Prepare equipment for laboratory testing and plant trips, including configuration, verification, documentation, checkout, and return to proper storage.
• Participate in on-site work at nuclear plants and customer facilities as needed, which may include field measurements, testing support, equipment setup, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with troubleshooting efforts when equipment, systems, or test results do not initially meet expected criteria.
• Support hardware development and equipment improvement activities, including prototype assembly, hardware testing, equipment troubleshooting, and documentation updates.
• Support quality assurance activities, including hardware and software verification, test plan execution, documentation completion, and adherence to structured engineering workflows.
• Draft and refine technical reports, trip reports, test documentation, and supporting engineering records with close attention to clarity, accuracy, and applicable requirements.
• Learn and apply applicable industry standards, test methods, customer requirements, and AMS procedures.
• Contribute improvement ideas that strengthen AMS testing methods, equipment, documentation, and overall service quality.

Benefits

• Health Coverage – Generous employer contributions toward comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement – 401(k) with generous employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off – 20 days annual vacation plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
• Professional Development – AMS is committed to your growth as a technical specialist; mentorship by senior engineers and PhDs, access to professional conferences, and continuing education opportunities in nuclear engineering and advanced analysis
• Career Growth – Annual salary reviews, raises, and advancement opportunities within a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level