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Telemetry Tester Engineer

Pantex

Job Location:

Amarillo, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: Telemetry Tester Engineer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: TM Tester Engineering ()
Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What Youll Do

The candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality detailed design packages for Joint Test Assembly (JTA) telemetry test equipment providing comprehensive technical contributions from initial concept through deployment and production field support. This role requires translating complex electrical design requirements into functional producible engineering drawings. The candidate will also build and manage complex software architectures to automate test requirements interface with databases create operator interfaces and consolidate results into formal reports. Additionally the candidate will lead tester development integrate test equipment with reference units verify requirements and provide critical troubleshooting support within production test environments.

This position requires a refined multidisciplinary skill set as it entails serving as a technical project lead software lead and/or hardware lead. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle including detailed analog digital and RF hardware design overseeing fabrication and defining and executing qualification test plans. The candidate will leverage robust project management skills and a self-starter attitude while collaborating with internal organizations and external agencies to guarantee project success. Throughout the design and development process this role demands continuous meticulous attention to detail while performing complex engineering analyses and calculations to realize JTA test equipment solutions.

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering/science discipline
OR Masters degree in engineering/science discipline
OR PhD degree in engineering/science discipline

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

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)

Preferred Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field 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 Grade Point Average (GPA) is preferred for up to four years post-graduation confirmed by transcript at the time of offer. Beyond four years from graduation relevant experience will supersede GPA in hiring 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
Collaborate with design and development teams to review technical specifications and provide meaningful feedback on system architecture and functionality
Analyze and interpret complex system drawings to understand functionality troubleshoot effectively and contribute to the design of future systems
Design implement and debug automated test solutions using C# LabVIEW and TestStand
Lead automation initiatives from concept through full hardware and software implementation including the selection and qualification of programmable instrumentation
Design develop and execute comprehensive test plans and create well-structured reusable test cases for complex hardware and software systems
Identify document and thoroughly track system defects; perform regression testing and work with internal teams to investigate causes and implement solutions
Provide field support for production including system maintenance repairs and contributing to equipment redesigns and new builds
Demonstrate strong initiative and adept project management skills to work independently manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex you wont just find a jobyoull 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.

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