Engineer III

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Nuclear Qualification Engineer to join our Radiation Monitoring Systems group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. This position is responsible for qualifying radiation monitoring systems and equipment to nuclear safety related standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate plans, procedures and reports for qualifications of mechanical and electrical equipment for use in nuclear safety related applications:
  • Seismic testing per IEEE 344
  • Environmental testing per IEEE 383 including total integrated dose testing.
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility testing per NRC R.G 1.180 and EPRI TR-102323.
  • Requires experience with qualification by both testing and by similarity analysis.
• As part of the change management process, review design changes to ensure that equipment meets qualification requirements.
• Develop critical characteristic acceptance plans for safety related equipment.
• Review customer orders and verify that equipment meets the customers' qualification requirements.
• Assist in the creation of factory acceptance testing procedures for systems and components.
• Resolve non-compliant issues discovered by the quality department and disposition appropriately.
• Support and participate in customer and outside agency audits.
• Maintenance of systems designs due to part obsolescence issues:
  • Locate Form, Fit and Function replacements for obsolete parts
  • Modify designs to use new parts while minimizing impact
  • Update designs as required in support of changes due to obsolescence.
• Participates in technical project/program reviews including preliminary and critical/detailed design reviews to ensure they meet defined product requirements.
• May be asked to participate in design activity for other product areas inclusive of power systems, and nuclear reactor systems.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practice.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree or two or more years of experience with a master's degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering backgrounds are preferred.
• Must have experience in qualifying equipment for use in nuclear safety related applications per 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21 and ASME NQA-1.
• Familiarity with formal Engineering Change Management processes. Experience with Windchill is a plus.
• Reactor facilities engineering design experience is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; and lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.