Nuclear Process Engineer: Assembly & Disassembly Ops

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Process Engineer to serve as SME on weapon operation processes, ensuring reliability, integrity, and compliance with customer specifications, including safety basis and Design Agency requirements.

The role involves leading readiness assessments for new processes, supervising startup activities, developing and implementing changes to existing weapon processes, conducting process studies to address production, quality, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science from ABET-accredited program.
• MS in Engineering or Physical Science.
• PhD in Engineering or Physical Science.
• GPA requirements: 3.0/4.0 BS, 3.3 MS, 3.5 PhD.
• DOE 426.2A experience requirements may be satisfied after employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME on weapon operation processes and ensure compliance with specifications and safety requirements.
• Lead readiness assessments for new processes and supervise startup plans.
• Develop and lead implementation of new weapon processes and changes.
• Maintain process descriptions and work procedures; train operations personnel.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science

MS in Engineering/Physical Science

PhD in Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

DOE O 426.2A

Job description

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Process Engineer to serve as SME on weapon operation processes, ensuring reliability, integrity, and compliance with customer specifications, including safety basis and Design Agency requirements.

The role involves leading readiness assessments for new processes, supervising startup activities, developing and implementing changes to existing weapon processes, conducting process studies to address production, quality, efficiency, and