NDA Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs NDA measurement programs for Y-12, including method selection and instrument performance specification. Performs NDA technical oversight over the entire program. Performs initial calibrations, qualifications and certifications for instruments and methods. Provides consultation on NDA matters to various facility departments and organizations such as Nuclear Criticality Safety, Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability, Waste Management, and Production Operations. Provides mentoring to other members within Engineering NDA. Responsible for the non-destructive analysis (NDA) of uranium and other radioactive isotopes in various Y-12 processing facilities using portable field instrumentation. Supports the Uranium Holdup Survey Program (UHSP) by establishing and maintaining the basis for monitoring and detecting uranium accumulations in processing facilities. Duties involve extensive field time and support of measurement activities in a variety of locations across the plant.

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.
OR MS in Engineering/Physical science.
OR PhD in Engineering/Physical science.
3.4/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor's degree.
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master's degree.
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for Ph.D.
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).
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.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Nice To Haves

Candidates that have a focus in Nuclear Engineering
Good organizational and analytical skills as well as excellent problem solving skills and ability to learn techniques for measuring uranium content in typical cases and for difficult and non-ideal scenarios
Adept in data analysis, data processing, and data manipulation within multiple database, spreadsheet, and custom software applications
Experience and qualification in conducting field measurements in a variety of locations and conditions across the site
Preferred work-related experience includes knowledge of nuclear material operations and processes within the Nuclear Weapons Complex
Skilled in communication and interactions with a variety of customers and ability to schedule and manage measurement campaigns
Knowledge of nuclear and radiation principles and theory along with practical experience with gamma ray and neutron-based NDA measurement instrumentation and NDA measurement software is desired for this position

Responsibilities

Designs NDA measurement programs for Y-12, including method selection and instrument performance specification.
Performs NDA technical oversight over the entire program.
Performs initial calibrations, qualifications and certifications for instruments and methods.
Provides consultation on NDA matters to various facility departments and organizations such as Nuclear Criticality Safety, Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability, Waste Management, and Production Operations.
Provides mentoring to other members within Engineering NDA.
Responsible for the non-destructive analysis (NDA) of uranium and other radioactive isotopes in various Y-12 processing facilities using portable field instrumentation.
Supports the Uranium Holdup Survey Program (UHSP) by establishing and maintaining the basis for monitoring and detecting uranium accumulations in processing facilities.
Duties involve extensive field time and support of measurement activities in a variety of locations across the plant.