Facility Engineer Electrical Engineer (Electromagnetics)

As a Cognizant System Engineer/Technical Authority specializing in electrical hazards you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our nations nuclear security mission at Pantex. Youll be at the forefront of protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive components from the unforgiving forces of lightning electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and electrostatic discharge (ESD). This isnt just about maintaining systems; its about directly contributing to the safety security and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile ensuring a strong and viable deterrent for our country.
Your work will be dynamic and multifaceted encompassing:

• Hazard Characterization and Mitigation: You will meticulously analyze and characterize electrical hazards posed by lightning EMR and ESD. This includes assessing their impact on our facilities engineered bonds lightning protection systems and electrostatic floors. Youll then be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge mitigating controls to eliminate or drastically reduce these hazards directly supporting seamless plant operations and the integrity of special nuclear materials.
• System Ownership and Configuration Management: You will serve as the technical steward for assigned systems coordinating vital configuration management activities. This involves working closely with our Configuration Management program to ensure the rigorous implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for electrical equipment used in hazardous environments. Your expertise will be crucial in documenting and managing proposed equipment ensuring compliance with stringent standards such as MIL-STD-461 and maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness.
• Technical Leadership and Problem Solving: You will assess system health and performance providing comprehensive technical oversight for plant system operability and maintenance. This includes preparing and reviewing configuration control and design change packages evaluating the impact of proposed modifications on approved safety authorization bases and leading advanced troubleshooting efforts. Your deep understanding of electrical engineering and field theories will be essential in resolving complex technical challenges in cooperation with interdisciplinary teams ensuring the uninterrupted flow of our critical assembly and disassembly operations.
• Research and Innovation: Your role will involve applying sophisticated systems and equipment expertise to resolve technical issues often pushing the boundaries of current understanding. This could involve direct application of research experience in electromagnetics whether from academic pursuits focusing on ESD or EMR or from practical experience in industries with high ESD standards like semiconductor manufacturing.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to apply your specialized knowledge in electrical engineering or physics specifically in electromagnetics to a mission of global importance. Youll be leveraging your solid foundation in scientific theory and hands-on laboratory experienceincluding circuit design oscilloscopes and signal analyzersto protect vital national assets.

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 the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

• Bachelors degree in engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents thru ABET MutualRecognition Agreements (MRA)
• A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation confirmed bytranscript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation relevant experience will supersede GPA inhiring considerations.
  • Bachelors degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Masters degree with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • PhD with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• The position requires frequent use and application of technical standards principles theories concepts andtechniques
• The position requires an understanding of Conduct of Engineering Conduct of Operations and Conduct ofMaintenance for facilities operating within a nuclear regulated environment
• The ability to evaluate and provide feedback on new and proposed revisions to technical operating proceduresdesign drawings and requirements and facility systems structures and components
• Must be able to make informed decisions and support those decisions to peers and senior management