Instrumentation Engineer

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that serves as the world's nuclear inspectorate, established to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The IAEA was founded in 1957 and operates in over 180 countries, employing thousands of professionals dedicated to nuclear safety and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. The organization focuses on developing and implementing safeguards to ensure that nuclear materials are not diverted from peaceful uses and that there are no undeclared nuclear activities. The IAEA's mission includes providing technical assistance, conducting inspections, and fostering international cooperation in nuclear science and technology.

Job Overview:
The Instrumentation Engineer position is critical within the Department of Safeguards at the IAEA, which is responsible for ensuring that nuclear materials are used for peaceful purposes. The role involves providing professional expertise in the deployment of instrumentation for safeguards verification in nuclear facilities globally. The Instrumentation Engineer will work closely with Operations Divisions, offering expert advice on instrumentation use and data review. This position also entails contributing to the development of new instrumentation, methods, and techniques to enhance the effectiveness of safeguards. The engineer will be involved in planning and organizing work, focusing on priorities, and selecting the most effective technical solutions for monitoring and verification of nuclear materials. The role requires a blend of technical skills, project coordination, and technical writing, making it essential for the successful implementation of safeguards instrumentation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for a variety of tasks including planning and organizing work to prioritize and implement effective technical solutions for monitoring nuclear materials. Key responsibilities include drafting test plans and reports, conducting infield installations of safeguards instrumentation, providing analytical support in data review, and planning maintenance procedures for instrumentation. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert during the design and development of new equipment, evaluating technical solutions for vulnerabilities. Additionally, the role may involve providing technical support during inspections and training on instrumentation use. The engineer may also function as a safeguards inspector, subject to approval, and must comply with health and safety regulations regarding exposure to radioactive materials.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in physics, chemistry, engineering, or a related field relevant to nuclear engineering or technology. A minimum of five years of work experience in non-destructive assay, imaging, or containment solutions is required, preferably in nuclear security or safeguards. Experience in testing, performance evaluation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation is essential. Familiarity with data processing and analytical support is also necessary. Experience in an international environment is considered an asset, and candidates must be medically cleared for work involving radioactive materials.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in a relevant field such as physics, chemistry, engineering, or electronics/electrical engineering. The degree should be specialized in areas pertinent to nuclear engineering or technology, ensuring that candidates have the foundational knowledge necessary for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of relevant work experience. This experience should include practical application of non-destructive assay techniques, imaging, and containment solutions, particularly in contexts related to nuclear security or safeguards. Candidates should have hands-on experience with instrumentation, including testing, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting, as well as experience in data processing and analytical support. Working in an international environment is advantageous and may enhance a candidate's suitability for the role.

Languages:
Fluency in English, both oral and written, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, is considered an asset and may enhance communication and collaboration within the organization.

Additional Notes:
The IAEA offers a competitive remuneration package, including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at approximately US $71,335, along with a variable post adjustment currently amounting to US $37,16

• Additional benefits include dependency benefits, rental subsidies, education grants, relocation and repatriation expenses, six weeks of annual leave, home leave travel, a pension plan, and health insurance. The IAEA is committed to diversity and encourages applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries. Staff members are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards and may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process. The appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report, and staff members may be assigned to any location as per the IAEA's rotation policy.