Electrical Engineer at Oak Ridge… · Knoxville

Overview

Location: Knoxville, TN – OnsiteEmployment Type: Full-Time, PermanentTravel: ~25%Relocation: Available Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required

About AMS CorporationAMS Corporation is a world‑recognized leader in nuclear instrumentation and control (I&C) system testing, troubleshooting, and engineering innovation. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee—and operating across 26 countries—AMS has spent nearly 50 years ensuring the safe, reliable operation of the global nuclear fleet.

AMS blends cutting‑edge research with hands‑on engineering expertise. Engineers here work directly with real plant data, advanced diagnostic technologies, and complex safety‑critical systems deployed across every U.S. nuclear power plant and many international facilities.

What truly sets AMS apart is its culture: collaborative, mission‑driven, technically elite, and genuinely invested in the long‑term growth of its people. Engineers gain mentorship from PhD‑level experts, exposure to diverse technical challenges, and opportunities to innovate within a company that values curiosity, integrity, and continuous learning.

This Role

AMS is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5+ years of relevant experience to support electrical testing, troubleshooting, data acquisition, and technical documentation for safety‑critical systems. This is a hands‑on role that offers deep exposure to I&C systems, real plant environments, and advanced diagnostic equipment.

AMS provides structured training, strong mentorship, and clear career pathways for engineers who want to grow into specialized contributors in the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting of I&C systems used in nuclear power plants• Support laboratory testing, field measurements, and electrical data acquisition• Prepare equipment for plant trips, ensuring accurate configuration and documentation• Assist with signal measurements, equipment setup, and structured engineering evaluations• Contribute to troubleshooting when equipment or test results don't meet expected criteria• Assist in hardware development, prototype assembly, and equipment refinement• Draft technical reports, trip reports, and documentation with strong attention to detail• Follow strict quality assurance and engineering workflow requirements• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and represent AMS professionally on‑site

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field• Approximately 5+ years of engineering experience • Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability• Hands‑on experience with instrumentation, controls, electrical systems, circuits, hardware, or data acquisition• Familiarity with test equipment: oscilloscopes, multimeters, generators, spectrum/network analyzers, DAQ systems• Excellent communication skills and high documentation accuracy• Ability to follow structured engineering and QA procedures• Willingness to travel (~25%)• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred

• Coursework/experience in signal processing, circuits, electrical measurements, hardware development• Experience in nuclear, aerospace, defense, automotive, or similar regulated environments• Experience with hardware troubleshooting, repair, or prototype assembly• Familiarity with EMC/EMI standards (MIL‑STD‑461, IEC 61000)• Experience writing structured engineering documentation