Research & Development Engineer

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Location: Amarillo, TX

As a Research and Development Engineer, the candidate will conduct leading edge technology development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position will perform duties as part of a team, working with subject matter experts, coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion, including conceptual design, prototype testing, and final qualification.

The position may be responsible for conducting formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel, National Laboratory representatives, and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) headquarters personnel depending on the candidate's experience level. The candidate may be in communication with representatives of National Laboratory design agencies, NNSA representatives, vendors, contractors, and other Pantex departments as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives, all of which are dependent on the candidate’s level of expertise.

• Performs technical project assignments
• Analyzes impact of mission and requirement changes on assigned programs, designs, and concepts
• Prepares technical specifications based on weapon requirements provided by the design agencies
• Acts as a leader, advisor, mentor, or teammate as required in the design and application of products, processes, devices, and equipment with other engineer, scientist, and technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for the efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plant’s assigned mission
• Recommends improvements in procedures, technology utilization, and automation
• Experience writing and performing test plans, providing constructive and applicable feedback in areas of expertise, and the ability to develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work on assigned projects
• Developing proposals and experimental plans, demonstration of bench scale solutions, understanding of the fundamental chemistry and physics, as well as scale up to pilot facility

• 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

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related discipline 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 with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and 2 years of relevant experience
• OR a Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
• OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• There is a minimum 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

• 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. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.

• Experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
• The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles, theories,…