Job description
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Surface Scientist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Compatibility and Surveillance (50003105)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
Job Title: Surface Scientist
Career Level From: Senior Associate
Career Level To: Senior Specialist
Organization: Compatibility and Surveillance (50003105)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
As a Surface Scientist, the candidate will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development activities with specific applications towards material compatibility, manufacturing, production, quality operations, or related national security applications. The candidate will conduct material science/surface science characterization and experiments in support of material aging and compatibility and manufacturing process research and development. In addition, the candidate will coordinate and prepare technical aspects of engineering projects from inception to completion, including project reviews, and give formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties. The candidate will participate in the development, research, and/or design of proposed improvements in production and the formulation of broad programs and mandatory requirements, acting as a leader, advisor, or consultant as required. The candidate will work with scientists, engineers, other technical staff, and representatives of design agencies, vendors, and contractors as required to ensure effective and necessary technical cooperation at all levels that results in the completion of assigned objectives.
The position performs difficult and complex technical project assignments requiring laboratory instrumentation work and, as needed, phenomenological and/or theoretical calculations. Education and background in subjects such as material science, chemistry, physics, solid state physics, and material science coursework is highly desired. Candidate must also work well in a production support environment where plant and production needs may necessitate accelerated project schedules. The successful candidate will enjoy continually discovering, learning, and applying new and cutting edge surface science and material science methods towards applied research and development solutions.
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
Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA and 2 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in engineering/physical science discipline with a minimum 3.25/4.0 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.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Advanced degree in chemistry, physics, material science, or a related field
- Technical knowledge and experience in solid state physics, thermodynamics, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or material science courses
- Experience in Auger, XPS, FIB, SEM, EBSD, WDS, XRD, and/or related techniques.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate through oral and written word, troubleshoot analytical and/or mechanical instrumentation, and interpret data and draw conclusions to further research
- Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision; develop, manage, and report planned cost and scheduled work; and develop a plans in order to successfully achieve overall objectives
- Experience with laboratory quality standards and/or software quality standards for analytical instrumentation
Why Pantex and 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 Pantex and 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.
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