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Akima, LLC

System Engineer, Level III

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

... Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Successful candidates will be employees ...

Akima, LLC

System Engineer, Level V

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

... Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Successful candidates will be employees ...

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How much do pantex security jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for pantex security in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pantex Security?

A Pantex Security job involves protecting the Pantex Plant, a key facility responsible for maintaining the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Security personnel ensure the safety of the site, its employees, and classified materials by monitoring access points, conducting patrols, and responding to potential threats. These roles require specialized training, background checks, and adherence to strict security protocols.

What does a Pantex Security do?

A typical day for a Pantex Security professional involves monitoring facility access points, conducting patrols, responding to security alarms or incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. You may work as part of a team, rotating shifts and collaborating closely with other security personnel and federal employees to protect critical infrastructure. Additionally, routine training and emergency drills are common to maintain preparedness. The environment is highly structured, and attention to detail is vital given the sensitive nature of the Pantex facility. This role provides valuable experience in high-security operations and offers pathways for advancement within federal security or law enforcement roles.

What skills and qualifications are needed for Pantex Security?

To thrive as a Pantex Security professional, you need a background in law enforcement or security, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance. Familiarity with surveillance systems, access control technologies, and emergency response protocols is often required, along with possible certifications like CPR/First Aid or firearms qualifications. Strong attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial because Pantex Security personnel are responsible for safeguarding sensitive facilities and materials, often in high-stakes environments.

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Infographic showing various Pantex Security job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,591 per year, or $19 per hour.

Defense Program Engineer - Advanced Nuclear Weapon Systems

Coastal International Security

Los Alamos, NM

$84 - $87/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Defense Program Engineer - Advanced Nuclear Weapon Systems

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite) Salary: $84-$87/hr

Schedule: 9/80s Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required Clearance: Active Q Clearance preferred; ability to obtain required

WHY THIS ROLE

This is a rare opportunity to be part of the first new U.S. nuclear weapon system program in over 30 years. As an Engineer/Scientist 2 or 3 on the W93/Mk7 program at Los Alamos National Laboratory, you will serve as a Product Realization Team (PRT) Lead responsible for developing and delivering the polymer components of the W93 - a submarine-launched ballistic missile warhead program supporting the U.S. Navy.

You will work alongside colleagues at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Lockheed Martin Space, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Pantex, Savannah River Site, and Y-12, directly contributing to national security objectives that require safe, secure, and reliable nuclear deterrence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead the planning, execution, and status reporting for product realization of the W93 polymer components
  • Interface regularly with internal LANL organizations, external production agencies, and DoD/Navy SSP and DoE/NNSA customers
  • Manage requirements and interfaces, coordinate testing, and oversee delivery of a producible, Mark Quality design and product
  • Collaborate with other PRTs and the W93 Systems Engineering Director to coordinate LANL team efforts
  • Work closely with production agency partners - KCNSC, Pantex, SRS, Y-12, LANL, and SNL - throughout design, qualification, and realization
  • Support design, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance activities as required
  • Domestic travel required to support partner agency collaboration and program reviews

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required - Engineer/Scientist 2

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university
  • 4+ years of related experience, typically with research experience at a university, national lab, or equivalent
  • Significant knowledge and experience in one or more technical research and development disciplines
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement technical R&D projects including hypothesis formulation, testing, and alternative solution evaluation
  • Experience presenting results to technical audiences; strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems with multiple variables using new and unconventional methods when necessary
  • Knowledge of appropriate safe practices for technical work

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with nuclear weapon system design and engineering, particularly U.S. Navy systems
  • Background in nuclear weapon development, qualification, certification, assembly/production, or surveillance
  • Science or engineering degree in a chemical, polymer, or materials-based field (e.g., chemistry, materials science and engineering)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of chemical sciences and ability to evaluate scientific data from material experiments
  • Understanding of material interactions, particularly polymer aging and compatibility
  • Firm knowledge of GD&T and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and interfaces
  • Demonstrated understanding of requirements engineering - creating, validating, and verifying requirements
  • Familiarity with DPBPS (Defense Programs Business Process System)
  • Experience with product realization from conceptual designs through to qualified production
  • Active Q Clearance or equivalent DoD clearance

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen - required for Q Clearance eligibility, no exceptions
  • Must be able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - subject to federal background investigation
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 4+ years of relevant R&D experience
  • Must be available 100% onsite in Los Alamos, NM - no hybrid or remote
  • Must be willing and able to travel domestically to support partner agency collaboration

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