Development Pyroprocessing Engineer/Scientist

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay and benefits

Job summary

Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, LLC in Oak Ridge seeks technical leaders in uranium processing and related chemistry disciplines. The role involves applying inorganic, vacuum, and molten salt chemistries to processing uranium compounds, interpreting customer requirements, and presenting findings to stakeholders.

Candidates should have advanced degrees (MS/PhD) in engineering or physical sciences and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Physical Science required or equivalent.
• MS or PhD preferred with relevant experience in uranium processing or related fields.
• GPA requirements apply for recent graduates as described in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles in inorganic chemistry, vacuum sciences, nuclear chemistry, and uranium conversion processes.
• Lead and coordinate technical projects from inception to completion, including reviews and presentations.
• Develop, assess, and improve uranium processing methods and associated instrumentation.
• Prepare technical reports, write proposals, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Uranium processing

Electrochemistry

Molten salt chemistry

Nuclear chemistry

Technical reporting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Physical Science

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Job description

What You’ll Do

This position requires the application of technical principles in the fields of inorganic chemistry, vacuum sciences, nuclear chemistry, molten salt chemistry, and uranium conversion processes; emerging technologies, theories, and concepts with the ability to interpret customer requirements, write technical reports, and implement advanced techniques for processing uranium compounds and related materials, and characterizing such materials; ability to analyze and interpret test results; and independently and accurately organize and track test data; perform duties as a project lead, coordinating and preparing technical aspects of technical projects from inception to completion including project reviews; and conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties.

• Performs difficult and complex technical assignments involving uranium conversion chemistry, processing, process equipment, purification and/or material analysis.
• Acts as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required for uranium conversion processes and methods of analysis for uranium processing and associated compounds. Is able to independently build, function, and upgrade uranium process loops and associated technical instrumentation.
• Recommend improvements in guiding documentation, technology utilization and automation, and analyze impact of mission changes on design or engineering concepts of assigned programs.
• Present technical papers on uranium processing technology at Y-12 to stakeholders at design agencies, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in completion of assigned objectives.
• Write proposals to plan, manage, direct, and conduct research activities on utilizing uranium processing technology and leveraging existing infrastructure in Y-12 Development. Must have the ability to formulate and apply new methods to ensure accomplishment of tasks to meet quality, quantity, time, and resource requirements.
• Participate in the development, research, and/or design of new types of proposed improvements in uranium processing while conforming to mandatory requirements.

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
• 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 and 2 years of relevant experience. 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.
  • 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor's degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master's degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for Ph.D.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Masters Degree with a minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• OR a Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Technical knowledge and experience in electrochemistry, molten salt chemistry, and/or uranium