Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17101 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducts research, development, and deployment of radar and optics technologies to address national security and other worldwide challenges. Our res…
Skills: Radar technology, Optics technology, Electrical engineering, Computer engineering, Computer science
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17039 Overview: We are seeking a Nuclear Material Control and Accountability Specialist who will focus on supporting the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) NMC&A Plan. ORNL NMC&A is responsible for provi…
Skills: Nuclear material control, Accountability, Compliance, Documentation, Data entry
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
AFO has an opening for a Custodial Worker at our customer site in Oak Ridge TN. Responsibilities Supports the project Safety Plan through personal involvement in all aspects of safety, including training and attention to…
Skills: Floor cleaning, Vacuuming, Waxing, Dusting, Inventory management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$68k–$113k/yr
Job Summary Do you love solving tough technical puzzles and keeping critical systems running at their best? As an Electrical / I&C Maintenance Technician at Centrus Energy, you’ll be the hands-on expert ensuring both our…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, I&C maintenance, Diagnostics, Troubleshooting, Drive controls
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$76k–$127k/yr
Job Summary: If you thrive on connecting the dots between technical needs, great suppliers, and mission-critical operations—this is your kind of challenge. As a Buyer, Contracts at Centrus Energy, you’ll be the link that…
Skills: Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16616 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a dedicated electrical CAD drafter/designer to support our organization. The position will involve electrical/mechanical design …
Skills: Electrical design, CAD drafting, 3D modeling, 2D fabrication prints, P&ID
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17097 Overview: We are currently seeking a technical professional to join the Signals Collections and Analysis Group in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND), National Security Sciences Directorate (…
Skills: Signals intelligence, Electronic warfare, RF sensing theory, RF collection system design, Python
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17097 Overview: We are currently seeking a technical professional to join the Signals Collections and Analysis Group in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND), National Security Sciences Directorate (…
Skills: Electrical engineering, RF sensing theory, RF collection system design, Python, MATLAB
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$125k–$165k/yr
RayTek is seeking a Security Controls Assessor to Support a federal client onsite in Oak Ridge, TN. The Security Controls Assessor will support a mission-critical program providing risk management and cybersecurity asses…
Skills: Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, Security controls assessment
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17079 Overview: We are seeking a Project Manager who will focus on strategic development and outreach, while working directly with critical staff and partners to evolve our collaborative research portfolio…
Skills: Project management, Strategic development, Research portfolio management, Data analytics, Metrology
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17083 Overview: We are seeking an Operations Engineer who will focus on nuclear nonproliferation research involving hands on operations with Uranium processing in the Uranium Chemistry, Application, and Si…
Skills: Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Uranium Chemistry, Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Street Legal Industries, LLC.Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$32/hr
Administrative Assistants / Office Support provides supports the Department of Energy National Security Administration Y-12 Field Office (YFO) and reports to the Program Manager. These positions are 100% on-site. Street …
Skills: Administrative support, Word processing, Records management, Document proofreading, Scheduling
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · Remote OK
Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer to support our clients in Oak Ridge, TN. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of nation…
Skills: Nuclear Criticality Safety, Hazard Analysis, Computational Analysis, Safety Documentation, Regulatory Compliance
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Job Summary: If you like hands-on work, high-tech systems, and being at the heart of complex operations, this role was built for you. As an Operations Tech Specialist at Centrus Energy, you’ll help bring advanced manufac…
Skills: Plant operations, Equipment startup, System testing, Operational troubleshooting, Alarm response
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 16907 Overview: The Advanced Engineering Technologies (AET) Group is seeking a Computational Fluid Dynamics Analyst specializing in the use and development of computational simulation software for complex …
Skills: Computational fluid dynamics, Aerodynamic systems, Simulation software, Numerical analysis, Finite element methods
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$79k–$119k/yr
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…
Skills: Mechanical design, Test stand development, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, PDMLink
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$70k–$103k/yr
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…
Skills: Linux administration, RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Bash
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
$86k–$136k/yr
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effect…
Skills: Metallurgical engineering, Materials science, Alloy development, Additive manufacturing, Failure analysis
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
Requisition Id 17072 Overview: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has an opening for a Materials Clerk. In this role you will, under limited supervision, perform tasks such as loading and unloading products or materials. …
Skills: Material handling, Inventory management, Loading and unloading, Hazardous materials handling, Radiological materials handling
GEM Technologies, Inc.Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a System Engineer with an active DOE "Q" Clearance to join our team supporting the DOE's Y-12 National Security Complex. This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. Re…
Skills: System Engineering, Configuration Management, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Machining
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States • On-site
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The assistant staff member will provide technical engineering support, analysis, and design reviews for radar and optical tracking systems. They will also assist in the development and prototyping of advanced sensor technologies to support national security missions.
Candidates must hold a BS, MS, or PhD in a relevant engineering or science field with proven experience in radar and optics applications. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
Requisition Id 17101
Overview:
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducts research, development, and deployment of radar and optics technologies to address national security and other worldwide challenges. Our research and development capabilities include radar and optics technologies, radio frequency (RF) communications, computational imaging, artificial intelligence / machine learning (AI/ML), neuromorphic sensing, video super-resolution, electromagnetics, real-time systems, data mining and analysis, high performance computing, cyber security protection for radar and related training systems, signal processing, and software development. In general, activities involve first-class interdisciplinary research with multiple research groups at ORNL, collaborations with private industry and academic partners across the nation, and mission-specific support for our national security research sponsors. ORNL thrives in a culture of respect, diversity, curiosity, and discovery.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
As a full-time Assistant Staff Member, you will support research staff on research projects and provide technical engineering support, technology assessments, engineering analysis, engineering studies, design reviews, and specifications development for upgrading existing radar and optical tracking systems and developing new radar and optical tracking systems for the Department of Energy (DoE) and other government agencies (OGAs). As part of your routine tasks, you may be required to:
In short, you will help envision, design, develop, test, and deploy radar and optics technologies to support national security needs.
The position requires development of innovative solutions for general radar and optics challenges and collaboration with other team members for the development of technical demonstrations, proposals, oral presentations, and publications. No less important, the interdisciplinary nature of projects demands strong interpersonal skills, evidence of working well in teams, and an expected desire to seek and develop healthy relationships. Finally, the position requires a passion for mission-focused National Security challenges.
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Requirements:
About ORNL:
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [email protected].
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
Big Science. Big Impact.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of affordable, reliable energy; and contribute to national security. ORNL also performs other work for the Department of Energy, including isotope production, information management, and technical program management, and provides research and technical assistance to other organizations.
Offices: One Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, US
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