Software Engineer

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, security-test and implement mission critical software across full stack technologies. You will lead technical projects, collaborating with IT and business teams to scope, estimate and deliver high-quality solutions that protect national security.

Ideal candidates have strong programming experience (Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, HTML5) and exposure to cloud/container tools like Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift. A clearance is typical in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: BA/BS or higher in engineering, science or IT.
• MS in engineering/science/IT is preferred.
• Alternative: 8+ years of combined education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mission critical applications per approved architecture and requirements.
• Lead technical projects and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions are well engineered, secure, operable, and maintainable.
• Collaborate with project management, architects, and developers to deliver quality software.
• Support production operations and system troubleshooting as needed.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

JQuery

Angular

Spring Boot

Bootstrap

.Net

C#

C++

HTML5

XTML

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology

Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology

8+ years of education/experience combination

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

SonarQube

Nexus

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: Software Engineer

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Associate

Organization: NSE Integration Services (51130643)

Job Specialty: System Development

What You'll Do

A career at Pantex can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on our nation. We recognize that excellent employees are absolutely critical for mission success, and to achieve that goal we are seeking a proven leader and experienced Software Engineer to help improve and optimize our mission critical systems. We are looking for you to apply your expertise through technical design, application development and implementation on mission critical systems. Help protect our national security interests at Pantex and have a career with a purpose!

Specific Job Responsibilities

Primary duties include design, development, security and testing of software using various products and technologies in a full stack role. Other duties, such as code optimization, business process analysis, architecture and design. You will utilize critical thinking to help maintain production operations, system troubleshooting and problem analysis. You will be part of a collaborative team of highly skilled professions who embrace innovation and creativity. You will be working closely with project shareholders to scope, estimate, and provide overall technical leadership to develop and implement high quality software solutions.

Core Responsibilities Include

• Work closely with functional and business team members, project management, enterprise architects, system engineers, and application developers to design and develop mission critical applications based on approved architecture and business requirements.
• Design and implement innovative solutions to resolve complex Information Technology and business problems.
• Lead technical projects through effective communication with peers, customers and management.
• Ensure solutions are well‑engineered, optimized, operable, and maintainable while also ensuring adherence to defined project management policies, change management guidelines, cyber security requirements and software quality assurance processes.
• Interface with Information Technology (IT) project management to deliver solutions on schedule and within budget.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline.
• OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Not applicable.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience with programming languages and frameworks such as Java, JavaScript, JQuery, Angular, Spring Boot, Bootstrap, .Net, C#, C++, HyberText Markup Language (HTML)5, Extensible HyperText Markup Language (XTML), etc.
• Full stack development or web applications
• Knowledge of cloud solutions and services and managing containerized applications such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker.
• Knowledge of tools such as SonarQube, Sontype Nexus, Azure Development and IT Operations (DevOps), Jira, etc.
• Experience with automated testing and tools used such as Playwright, Seleinum, etc.
• Oracle or other relational database management systems with experience in Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Integrated Development Environments such as IntelliJ (Integrated Development Environment Application (IDEA), Eclipse or Visual Studio.
• Version control tool such as Global Information Tracker (GIT), Subversion (SVN), or other code repositories.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated success leading in a team environment.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, positive team environment.
• Experience with Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL) processes and agile development is preferred.

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

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.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active‑day wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.