Senior Process Engineer

What You'll Do

The Sr. Technical Advisor will be responsible for managing complex, multi-discipline engineering issues as assigned by the Director. The position requires knowledge of the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise System. It makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive technical activities. The advisor demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature technical judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented technical problems, determining program objectives and requirements, and developing standards and guides for diverse activities.

The role requires advanced understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the engineering field. It implements company policies and makes recommendations on development of new policies. The advisor coordinates with other engineering leads and design agency partners to achieve mission engineering objectives, shares his expertise for the good of the organization, and assists with development and coordination of the engineering weapon education program.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits within a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in an ABET‑accredited engineering 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, plus a minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience

OR MS in Engineering or Physical Science with 10 years of relevant experience.

OR Ph.D. in Engineering or Physical Science with 7 years of relevant experience.

In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major, 2 years job‑related, and 1 year nuclear experience; or an 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.

• Thorough knowledge of current Special Materials processes at Y‑12 and future processing strategies
• Requires significant amounts of time in production environments

• Advanced degree in engineering
• Experience in the Nuclear Weapon’s Complex from a contractor, federal, or military perspective
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex assignments and strong oral and written communication skills. Must be willing to work in a production environment and be able to interact and communicate clearly with technical personnel and management
• Candidate must be capable of performing technical assignments requiring originality and exhibit independence in utilizing engineering knowledge and experience

We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work, and the community. Work‑life balance is supported through flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment are rewarded with benefits that positively impact quality of life, including a medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer‑matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement, and many more.

We offer onsite workout facilities and healthy food options in our cafeterias.

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.

This position may require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence‑scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part…