Instrumentation Engineer

Organizational Context

The Department of Safeguards operates as the IAEA's global nuclear inspectorate, dedicated to preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. This role is integral to the Department's mission of developing and implementing safeguards to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear materials and to detect any undeclared nuclear activities.

Job Purpose

The Instrumentation Engineer provides essential technical expertise for the deployment and verification of safeguards instrumentation in nuclear facilities globally. This role involves offering expert advice and support to Operations Divisions on instrument utilization and data review. Furthermore, the engineer contributes to the advancement of instrumentation, methods, and techniques, playing a key part in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of safeguards verification processes worldwide.

Responsibilities

The role involves planning and organizing work to implement effective technical solutions for monitoring and verifying nuclear material, adhering to quality management systems. Key duties include drafting test plans, reports, and technical requirements for safeguards instrumentation. The engineer will conduct infield installations, configurations, laboratory evaluations, and performance testing of this instrumentation. Responsibilities also encompass providing analytical support for reviewing instrumentation data, identifying irregularities, and planning/implementing maintenance procedures to ensure system reliability. The position requires acting as an end-user and subject matter expert during new equipment development, evaluating technical solutions for vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigation strategies.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of work experience is required, specifically in the application of non-destructive assay, imaging, or containment solutions, ideally within nuclear security or safeguards contexts. Experience with testing, performance evaluation, commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, including network solutions, is also necessary.

Skills

Expertise in electrical engineering, including analogue and digital electronics for radiation detection, imaging, and data acquisition. Demonstrated proficiency with radiation detection equipment and techniques. Ability to test, install, and document electronic equipment performance. Knowledge of data communication technologies and instrument/computer networking. Experience with visual technologies and image processing software. Expertise in performing field activities for non-destructive assay systems, including installation, testing, calibration, and maintenance.

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