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HE Manufacturing Engineer

Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant

Job Title: HE Manufacturing Engineer

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: HE Engineering (51454956)

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

As a High Explosives (HE) Manufacturing Engineer, the candidate will be the Subject Matter Expert on HE component manufacturing processes. This individual will be part of a team that is responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving processes and procedures for the manufacturing of HE components and the associated surveillance and gauging of HE components. This individual will serve as a liaison between the Design Agencies and Pantex for the development of processes and components and will also work with technicians and programmers in the work areas to incorporate their input into the process. Additionally, this position may have a role in the installation of additive manufacturing equipment and the development of the associated processes.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in an engineering/science discipline with a minimum 2 years of relevant experience. (Typical engineering/science experience ranging from 3 to 7 years.)
  • OR Master's Degree in an engineering/science discipline.
  • OR PhD in an engineering/science discipline.

Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

  • Not Applicable

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in 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)
  • OR a Bachelor's Degree in science.
  • 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
  • The ability to understand high explosive manufacturing processes to support new production and surveillance activities.
  • Knowledge of procedure writing and a general understanding of the USQ Process.
  • Experience working the Design Agencies and familiarity with common documentation requirements with the Design Agencies.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with typical engineering/science experience ranging from 10 to 15 years.
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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 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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