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Computed Tomography Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security

Job Location:

Oak Ridge, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Oak Ridge TN
Job Title: Computed Tomography Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Associate
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

Perform testing plan repairing of and maintaining CT/Radiography equipment.
Oversee the testing maintenance calibration and compliance of our imaging systems.
Provide training of operators to ensure optimal system performance.
Provide technical support for operations and projects aimed at improved performance installation of new equipment and process capabilities.
Establish and govern document life cycles management including creation revision approval and periodic review.
Own the end-to-end engineering change management execution ensuring changes are controlled timely audit-able and effective in resolving underlying issues.
Ensure that all tools and test equipment expiration dates are managed and that no overdue for calibration test equipment is used.
Position will play a role in quality evaluations and use technical expertise and knowledge to develop verify and validate performance of process capabilities.
Interface with multiple layers of personnel on a daily basis including operations maintenance program management mission managers development and engineering personnel.
Daily assignments will be established based on the employees level of experience.
Training will be provided as necessary to develop the skills necessary to support all functions of the position.

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering or physics discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a Masters degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA OR a PhD in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job-related and 1-year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

Strong technical organization communication and team-building skills.
Prior experience servicing repairing and maintaining CT and/or Radiography equipment.
Expertise in engineering change management principles and configuration management
Ability to interpret information from technical requirements management requirements and industry standards to support the implementation of technical projects.
High discipline in documentation traceability and audit readiness.
Ability to clearly express and document technical issues using Microsoft Office or other software packages.
Self-starter and able to work with all levels of personnel ranging from craft to Design Agency staff.
Knowledge of manufacturing and Y-12 organizational policies configuration and document control procedures and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS).
Experience with Non-destructive testing equipment and processes.

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.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712) which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a designated position identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709 requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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 based on merit and without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status or disability.

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