Telemetry Tester Engineer (17800)

What You'll 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 Radio Frequency (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

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 employment. In 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

• Bachelor's 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
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • Master's 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