Research and Development Engineer (16204)

{tabindex="0" role="note"}**Location:**Pantex Plant, Amarillo, TX**Job Title:**Research and Development EngineerCareer Level From:Associate**Career Level To:**Senior Specialist**Organization:**Development Engineering (51431131)**Job Specialty:**Core Engineering## **What You'll Do**As a Research and Development Engineer, the candidate will do work to conduct leading edge technology development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position would perform duties as part 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 could be responsible for conducting formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel, National Laboratory representatives, and NNSA headquarters personnel depending on the candidates experience level. The candidate would potentially be in communication with representatives of National Laboratory design agencies, NNSA representative, 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 candidates level of expertise.**Job Duties May Include:**- 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 Plants 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- Develop novel materials solutions for unique functional applications- Developproposals and experimental plans, demonstratebench scale solutions, as well as scale up to pilot facility## **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] with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA 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 Master's Degree in Engineering/Physical Science with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA- OR a PhD in Engineering/Physical Sciencewith a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA- 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- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-re ated and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative) - DOE 426.2 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 426.2)## **Preferred Job Requirements**Knowledge in technical principles, theories, and concepts of engineering systems related to material, analysis, testing, qualification, and engineering application of computersAbility to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, read and interpret drawings and specifications, and the criteria into detailed written proceduresAbility to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision[]{style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: C"}: