Veterans to Engineers

Pantex; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Pantex is offering a Veterans to Engineers program in Amarillo, TX. Participants work with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to analyze technical problems and develop experimental outlines while learning through a structured rotation.

The program supports PCS relocation and GI Bill benefits, with a path to full-time employment as degree requirements are met. Participants will gain hands-on experience across engineering disciplines, with opportunities for transition into full-time

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in pre-engineering, science, or engineering program.
• Associate Degree OR 60 course hours completed OR exceptional HS diploma with 4+ years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate technical/engineering problems and develop experimental outlines.
• Participate with engineering, maintenance, operations, R&D and other related functions.
• Conduct tests and experiments, operate and troubleshoot equipment, and interpret data.

Skills

Military veteran

Engineering immersion

Education

Associate degree or 60 college hours

Exceptional basis for HS diploma with 4+ years experience

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Veterans to Engineers

Career Level From: Entry Staff Member

Career Level To: Senior Staff Member

Organization: Veterans to Engineers (51369455)

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

The Veterans to Engineers program is designed to work with each participant’s unique situation and help veterans find part-time employment. The selected military members could use their transition Permanent Change of Station (PCS) benefits to relocate to the Amarillo, TX area. Students are expected to use their GI Bill Veterans benefit; however, there are a number of sources for veteran support in Texas.

Veterans to Engineers participate in a rotational program with various organizations throughout Pantex and may be considered for transition into a full-time employment position in Pantex Engineering once their degree is obtained.

The candidate will participate with technical personnel (in engineering, maintenance, operations, productions, research and development (R&D) activities, and other related functions) in analyzing and evaluating technical/engineering problems, developing experimental outlines, scheduling procedural steps, and establishing priorities. Independently conducts test, experiments, and analyses. Operates and troubleshoots equipment and gathers, reduces, evaluates, and interprets data. Prepares analysis, reports, and procedures.

Work involves routine and some unique non-routine technical support activities following standard procedures within discipline. Performs routine tests and experiments and assists in the operation of more complex equipment and/or operations. Uses some creativity to generate new ideas. May recommend improvements in methods and procedures.

Compiles with prescribed routines, methods, and/or practices. Applies some independent judgment with respect to matters of a routine and occasional non-routine nature. Contacts are primarily within the organization, but may occasionally work across organization lines. Usually assists others but may lead new personnel in routine functions. May review work of other employees. Works cooperatively to accomplish common goals.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Veteran of the United States military
• Educational Requirements
  • Must be currently enrolled in pre-engineering, science, or engineering program AND
  • Associate Degree OR
  • Minimum of 60 course hours completed OR
  • Those with high school diplomas may be considered on an exceptional basis if they have 4 or more years of relevant experience

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

Not Applicable

Preferred Job Requirements

• Working towards an engineering degree 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 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0

#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-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.