Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: NDA Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Engineering NDA (50450563)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
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.
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 - 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.
- 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.
- 3.4/4.0 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). 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)
Preferred Job Requirements
- 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
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.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
