PME Solutions

The Gas Testing Engineering IPT Lead is responsible for coordinating cross‑functional system design and gas‑testing activities supporting the development, optimization, and scale‑up of gas‑centrifuge‑based systems used in uranium enrichment. This role integrates hands‑on gas testing, pilot‑plant operations, systems engineering, and project leadership. The IPT Lead will drive schedule, budget, risk, and change management while ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality execution across all phases of development. 

Duties and Responsibilities

IPT Leadership and Project Coordination

• Lead a cross‑functional IPT, coordinating schedules, budgets, scope, and resources.
• Facilitate recurring team meetings focused on task tracking, issue identification, and resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and conduct detailed reviews of engineering and testing      documentation.
• Coordinate with adjacent IPTs for alignment across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Gas Testing and Process Development

• Develop and implement gas‑centrifuge testing protocols; analyze results to improve system throughput, reliability, and separation performance. 
• Conduct advanced R&D in gas processing and separation technologies. 
• Lead pilot‑plant design, construction, and operations to validate and scale new processes.

Systems Engineering and Integration

• Integrate pilot‑plant findings into facility design, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and equipment      specifications. 
• Ensure cohesive interface control across mechanical, electrical, and I&C systems.

Risk, Change, and Configuration Management

• Identify issues, track risks, and develop mitigation plans; manage change and risk release processes.
• Review and coordinate Design Change Requests (DCRs) and ensure updates are reflected in the integrated schedule.

Supplier Coordination and Stakeholder Communication

• Coordinate with Procurement Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and suppliers to ensure      components meet technical, cost, delivery, and quality requirements.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on technical and programmatic      issues.

Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Drive schedule and budget adherence; support weekly progress reporting (e.g., Quad Chart).
• Provide briefings on risks, issues, and schedule performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Nuclear, or related Engineering discipline.
• Seven (7)+ years of experience in system design, test engineering, and/or process development.
• Experience in gas processing, separation technologies, and precision gas‑testing      environments. 
• Hands‑on pilot‑plant design and operations experience for chemical or process development. 
• Proficiency with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus, HYSYS) and engineering software such as MATLAB or Python. 
• Strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, risk and change management, and cross‑disciplinary      coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas‑centrifuge testing or fuel‑cycle technology development.
• Familiarity with facility design practices (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications). 
• Experience with NRC or DOE requirements.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Active DOE Q or DoD clearance.

Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package aligned to job scope and experience.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, and tuition assistance.