SNM Tester Design Engineer

Pantex•Amarillo, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) Tester Design Engineer, the candidate will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SNM testing equipment. The primary focus of the candidate will be to make any design changes and updates that will improve overall reliability and functionality of the system. They may also be required to maintain system design documentation, and respond to and diagnose system failures. Systems range from contact gauging systems, high vacuum leak testing equipment, laser drill/weld equipment, remote thermal monitoring equipment, and other custom testing equipment. The work is diverse and challenging and most of the equipment is custom designed requiring strong electromechanical intuition to understand how each system operates. The candidate will interface with many different departments internally within Pantex. They will also interface with the National Labs for various reasons during the life of the equipment. Throughout their career, the engineer would be responsible for troubleshooting and performing technical assessments of existing systems as well as designing new systems to support the need of the plant. The engineer will routinely perform walk downs in the existing plant facilities in order to generate engineering documents, provide support to craft personnel and ongoing production operations. There are routinely opportunities to design new equipment to support expanding work scope and to replace aging equipment. The candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team, or as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task who will routinely provide input to other engineers and customers at the plant and other sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline OR PhD degree in engineering/science discipline
In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).
DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment.
Requires a Q clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Electrical Engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation, confirmed by transcript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation, relevant experience will supersede GPA in hiring considerations
Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
Master's degree with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
PhD with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
Experience designing complex electromechanical equipment
Experience using CAD software (i.e. CREO, etc.)
Experience with class 4 lasers, high vacuum equipment, Residual Gas Analyzer (RGAs), leak detectors, contact gauging systems, and temperature monitoring equipment
Knowledgeable in respective technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
Demonstrated technical capabilities, leadership, and work ethic
Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables
Good written and oral communications skills

Responsibilities

Make design changes and updates to improve overall reliability and functionality of SNM testing equipment.
Maintain system design documentation.
Respond to and diagnose system failures.
Troubleshoot and perform technical assessments of existing systems.
Design new systems to support the needs of the plant.
Perform walk downs in existing plant facilities to generate engineering documents.
Provide support to craft personnel and ongoing production operations.
Design new equipment to support expanding work scope and replace aging equipment.
Work as a team member of an integrated project team.
Act as a technical lead for a multi-discipline task.
Provide input to other engineers and customers at the plant and other sites.