Radiation Detection Engineer (17715)

Pantex Plant•Oak Ridge, TN

49d

About The Position

As a Radiation Detection Engineer within the Compatibility and Surveillance team at Y-12, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific radiation detection applications towards manufacturing, production, quality operations, or related national security applications. Common tasks may require the candidate be able to apply technical principles and knowledge in the fields of nuclear, electrical and mechanical engineering, physics, and computer science towards concepts for development and applied research in support of plant operations and outside research projects. The ideal candidate is highly capable of performing radiation transport simulation using MCNP or similar packages, source term analysis, and high-level numerical methods for a range of applications using Python, Matlab, or other common engineering analysis platform. Within an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will aid in proposal writing and support various research projects in radiation detection, instrument analysis, and interdisciplinary projects that branch into related fields of analytical chemistry and materials science to develop solutions to unique problems. In addition, the candidate will be able to contribute to formal presentations, project reviews, and technical basis documents of engineering projects, as well as act as a leader, advisor, or consultant as needed. Typical projects will require the candidate to work closely with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives. The ideal candidate must also work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules, an ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, and effective communication across various knowledge levels and backgrounds.

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 AND 2 years of relevant experience. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
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, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD
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 employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)
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.
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.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.

Responsibilities

Conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific radiation detection applications towards manufacturing, production, quality operations, or related national security applications.
Apply technical principles and knowledge in the fields of nuclear, electrical and mechanical engineering, physics, and computer science towards concepts for development and applied research in support of plant operations and outside research projects.
Performing radiation transport simulation using MCNP or similar packages, source term analysis, and high-level numerical methods for a range of applications using Python, Matlab, or other common engineering analysis platform.
Aid in proposal writing and support various research projects in radiation detection, instrument analysis, and interdisciplinary projects that branch into related fields of analytical chemistry and materials science to develop solutions to unique problems.
Contribute to formal presentations, project reviews, and technical basis documents of engineering projects, as well as act as a leader, advisor, or consultant as needed.
Work closely with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.

Benefits

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
medical plan
prescription drug plan
vision plan
dental plan
employer matched 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
education reimbursement
onsite workout facilities
onsite cafeterias