Veterans to Engineers (17828)

Location: Amarillo, TX Job Title: Veterans to Engineers Career Level From: Entry Staff Member Career Level To: Senior Staff Member Organization: Veterans to Engineers (51369455) Job Specialty: Core Engineering ## What You'll Do The Veterans to Engineers program is designed to work with each participants unique situation and help veterans find part-time employment. The selected military members could use their transition Permanent Change of Station (PCS) benefits to relocate to the Amarillo, TX area. Students are expected to use their GI Bill Veterans benefit; however, there are a number of sources for veteran support in Texas. Veterans to Engineers participate in a rotational program with various organizations throughout Pantex and may be considered for transition into a full-time employment position in Pantex Engineering once their degree is obtained. The candidate will participate with technical personnel (in engineering, maintenance, operations, productions, research and development (RandD) activities, and other related functions) in analyzing and evaluating technical/engineering problems, developing experimental outlines, scheduling procedural steps, and establishing priorities. Independently conducts test, experiments, and analyses. Operates and troubleshoots equipment and gathers, reduces, evaluates, and interprets data. Prepares analysis, reports, and procedures. Work involves routine and some unique non-routine technical support activities following standard procedures within discipline. Performs routine tests and experiments and assists in the operation of more complex equipment and/or operations. Uses some creativity to generate new ideas. May recommend improvements in methods and procedures. Compiles with prescribed routines, methods, and/or practices. Applies some independent judgment with respect to matters of a routine and occasional non-routine nature. Contacts are primarily within the organization, but may occasionally work across organization lines. Usually assists others but may lead new personnel in routine functions. May review work of other employees. Works cooperatively to accomplish common goals. ## Minimum Job Requirements - Veteran of the United States military - Educational Requirements - Must be currently enrolled in pre-engineering, science, or engineering program AND - Associate Degree OR - Minimum of 60 course hours completed OR - Those with high school diplomas may be considered on an exceptional basis if they have 4 or more years of relevant experience ## Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements Not Applicable ## Preferred Job Requirements - Working towards an engineering degree 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 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 #JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here At Pantex, you won't 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 notific