Telemetry Tester Engineer

Pantex Plant; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pantex Plant in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Telemetry Tester Engineer at Senior Associate to Specialist level to deliver high-quality Joint Test Assembly telemetry test equipment and detailed design packages. The role spans hardware, software, and project leadership within a production environment.

The candidate will design, verify, and implement automated test solutions using C#, LabVIEW, and TestStand, while leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal and external partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in engineering/science.
• PhD in engineering/science.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed design packages for Joint Test Assembly telemetry test equipment.
• Translate complex electrical design requirements into functional, producible engineering drawings.
• Build and manage complex software architectures to automate test requirements and interface with databases.
• Lead tester development, integrate test equipment with reference units, verify requirements and troubleshoot in production environments.

Skills

Project management

Software lead

Hardware lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science

Master's degree in engineering/science

PhD in engineering/science

Tools

C#

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: Telemetry Tester Engineer
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Specialist
Organization: TM Tester Engineering (51432198)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, detailed design packages for Joint Test Assembly (JTA) telemetry test equipment, providing comprehensive technical contributions from initial concept through deployment and production field support. This role requires translating complex electrical design requirements into functional, producible engineering drawings. The candidate will also build and manage complex software architectures to automate test requirements, interface with databases, create operator interfaces, and consolidate results into formal reports. Additionally, the candidate will lead tester development, integrate test equipment with reference units, verify requirements, and provide critical troubleshooting support within production test environments.

This position requires a refined multidisciplinary skill set, as it entails serving as a technical project lead, software lead, and/or hardware lead. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, including detailed analog, digital, and Radio Frequency (RF) hardware design, overseeing fabrication, and defining and executing qualification test plans. The candidate will leverage robust project management skills and a self-starter attitude while collaborating with internal organizations and external agencies to guarantee project success. Throughout the design and development process, this role demands continuous meticulous attention to detail while performing complex engineering analyses and calculations to realize JTA test equipment solutions.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline
• OR PhD degree in engineering/science discipline

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

• In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 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. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Preferred Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA)
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation, confirmed by transcript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation, relevant experience will supersede GPA in hiring considerations
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Master's degree with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
• PhD with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Collaborate with design and development teams to review technical specifications and provide meaningful feedback on system architecture and functionality
• Analyze and interpret complex system drawings to understand functionality, troubleshoot effectively, and contribute to the design of future systems
• Design, implement, and debug automated test solutions using C#, LabVIEW, and TestStand
• Lead automation initiatives from concept through full hardware and software implementation, including the selection and qualification of programmable instrumentation
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, and create well-structured, reusable test cases for complex hardware and software systems
• Identify, document, and thoroughly track system defects; perform regression testing and work with internal teams to investigate causes and implement solutions
• Provide field support for production, including system maintenance, repairs, and contributing to equipment redesigns and new builds
• Demonstrate strong initiative and adept project management skills to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to shifting priorities

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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-duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.