Advanced Experimental Design and Analysis; Engineering Technologist

What You Will Do

This position is open for external candidates only to apply

This position will be filled at either the Job Title Lower/Higher level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The successful candidate for this job will use the principles and theories of engineering design to solve technical problems in support of engineering for Pit Manufacturing and Surveillance in the PU Sustainment and Directed Stockpile Work programs s job will support engineering/projects in the development of procedures that meet nuclear Conduct of Operations requirements. These will be complex and demanding assignments requiring initiative and independent judgment.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently; work as part of a team; and contribute to continuous process improvement to meet customer requirements.

Engineering Technologist 2 ($96,600 - $158,000)

As a Engineering Technologist 2, you will be a key member of our team, contributing to groundbreaking projects that impact national security. You will collaborate with senior technologists and engineers to perform advanced technical work in areas such as inductive heating, high temperature furnaces, vacuum pumps, cooling skids, automated PLC system, and high voltage electricity. Your role will involve resolving complex problems, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring the safety and security of our environment.

You will have the opportunity to implement manufacturing improvements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to project development.

Engineering Technologist 3 ($106,400 - $176,000)

In addition to the responsibilities outlined at the lower level, as a Engineering Technologist 3 you will take on a leadership role in developing innovative solutions for complex research projects. You will have the opportunity to lead small teams, act as a subject matter expert in your field, and make significant contributions to equipment development, manufacturing process improvements, and maintenance. Your work will involve integrating data across multiple technical areas and tracking equipment health and stability through statistical methods.

This position may require 7-day coverage and therefore may require working a shift schedule that includes weekends. Individuals typically work 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.

• Demonstrated experience working independently with general instruction and technical guidance provided from the first line manager, team leader, or process engineer.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and formal environment.
• Demonstrated depth of knowledge in scientific principles, experimental processes, and data analysis methods
• Demonstrated technical leadership in area of expertise
• Proven ability to contribute to the development of new techniques and manufacturing goals
• Experience in preparing documentation and technical reports
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry, regulatory, DOE/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) complex codes, standards and criteria pertinent to the particular area of research
• Develops specifications for product/system/equipment design and/or production processes in support of manufacturing
• Ability to obtain a Department of Energy Q-clearance
• Ability to acquire and retain Human Reliability Program (HRP)-certification
• Ability to acquire and retain Fissionable Material Handler (FMH)-certification
• Demonstrated experience performing formal on-the-job training (OJT) and evaluating performance demonstrations

• Expert-level knowledge and demonstrated breadth in related subject areas
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and refined skills in area of technical specialty, experience in specialized experimental processes, mathematical formulas as appropriate, computations, data reduction methods, and data gathering methods
• Develops new techniques, concepts, experimental design and/or innovative/effective solutions to complex problems in area of specialty training and across related subject areas
• Demonstrated experience covering either a large project or several smaller projects contributing to an overall program
• Demonstrated experience in operations and technical support in laboratory and field work environments.
• Mentoring junior staff
• Track record of excellence and reliability in leadership positions.

Calibrated instrumentation use/maintenance (thermocouples, transducers, flow meters, temperature sensors, etc.), programmable logic controllers, vacuum systems.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years related experience; or, an…