Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: SSO-Y NDA Measurement Engineer
Career Level: Specialist
Organization: Physical Security Systems (50003212)
Job Specialty: Physical Security
Oversee and perform various NDA measurements throughout the Y-12 Complex. These measurements include quantitative measurements, inventory verification/confirmation measurements, non-Special Nuclear Material measurements/inspections, and special anomaly resolution measurements, using sodium iodide, lanthanum bromide, and high purity germanium NDA systems. Interface with other Y-12 measurement groups to review measurement techniques and applications and manage the NMC&A Holdup program. Also, responsible for researching and implementing new NDA technology.
Serve as technical expert to production personnel on NMC&A measurement issues. This position will focus on the measurement activities that impact the control and accountability of nuclear materials. Assist in developing plans for receipt verification and accountability measurements. Participate in resolving shipper/receiver issues, as needed. Review and approve shipper/receiver measurement results for NMC&A.
Provide input to the development and revision of NMC&A procedures to comply with DOE Orders and NNSA requirements. Review procedures, work instructions, and job performance aids for various production areas and organizations in the Y-12 Complex to ensure compliance with NMC&A requirements.
This position is a technical support position which requires considerable time in various nuclear production areas within the Y-12 Complex. The individual in this position will serve as an NMC&A program presence in the production areas and must often provide guidance and make recommendations covering the entire spectrum of NMC&A and Safeguards and Security requirements. Immediate decisions on behalf of NMC&A pertaining to measurement results or nuclear material safeguards may be required to ensure protection of Y-12 assets.
B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or other technical discipline plus 4 or more years of experience in a wide variety of technical assignments is preferred. Preferred experience in fi eld NDA measurements with sodium iodide and high purity germanium systems. Experience with other crystals such as cadmium zinc telluride or lanthanum bromide is desirable. Experience with Genie 2000, S505 QA, and other Canberra software is highly desirable.
Must be able to understand models, perform measurements, and do quantitative and qualitative analysis of NDA data. Holdup measurement experience is highly desirable. NMC&A and Safeguards and Security experience is highly desirable. Good analytical and problem-solving skills are a must. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills required. Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
The job level/title will be determined based on the education/experience of the selected incumbent. Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. Position will require entry into Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP).
Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.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 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS 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 being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.