Development Scientist

As a Development Scientist the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research & development activities with a specific application to Pantex production operations or similar national security applications. The position performs duties as a project lead and subject matter expert coordinating and preparing technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion including conceptual design prototype testing and final qualification. The position conducts formal presentations to Pantex plant personnel National Laboratory representatives and NNSA headquarters personnel. The candidate will serve as the liaison with representatives of National Laboratory design agencies NNSA representative vendors contractors and other Pantex departments as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that result in the completion of assigned objectives.

Performs difficult and complex technical project assignments. Analyzes impact of mission and requirement changes on assigned programs designs and concepts. Prepares technical specifications based on weapon requirements provided by the design agencies. Acts as a leader advisor or mentor as required in the design and application of products processes devices and equipment with other engineer scientist and technical staff within the department and at other applicable locations as required for the efficient and economical accomplishment of the Plants assigned mission. Recommends improvements in procedures technology utilization and automation. Experience writing and performing test plans providing constructive and applicable feedback in areas of expertise and the ability to develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work on assigned projects.

• Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• OR a Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
• OR a PhD degree in engineering/science discipline

• In addition the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e. Baccalaureate in engineering or related science 2 years job-related and at least 1-year nuclear experience or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Physics discipline
• 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 experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
  • 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelors degree
  • 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Masters degree
  • 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• The position requires technical knowledge in technical principles theories and concepts of chemical process design scale-up energetic materials synthesis computational modeling and simulation
• The position requires the ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word read and interpret drawings and specifications and convert the criteria into detailed written procedures
• Must have the ability to exercise initiative independent judgment and discretion under limited supervision; develop manage and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop a plan for recovery in order to successfully achieve overall objectives