Company Description
Who We Are
AMS Corporation is a nuclear engineering services company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, with a mission to ensure the safe operation of the worldwide nuclear fleet. Founded in 1977 as a spinoff of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, AMS has nearly 50 years of experience developing innovative testing technologies and engineering solutions that help nuclear facilities maintain safe, reliable, and compliant instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.
What It’s Like to Work Here
At AMS, you’ll join a collaborative team of experts across nuclear, electrical, mechanical, computer, and materials engineering. We invest heavily in research and development, encourage creativity in problem-solving, and provide hands-on opportunities to contribute from day one. Many employees build long careers here because they’re able to learn continuously, take on diverse technical challenges, and work in an environment guided by teamwork, respect, and shared purpose.
Job Description
As a Data Analyst at AMS, you'll launch your career by working on meaningful, mission-critical challenges from day one. You'll use AMS's proprietary analysis tools to help verify the health of critical instrumentation and control systems - work that directly contributes to safe, reliable plant operations worldwide. This role pairs hands-on technical work with mentorship from PhDs and senior engineers who are invested in your growth. If you're a recent graduate or soon-to-be graduate with curiosity about how complex systems work and a commitment to learning in a rigorous, high-stakes environment, this is your opportunity to build deep expertise in nuclear systems while making a real impact on global nuclear safety.
What You’ll Do
- Use AMS proprietary software tools to analyze nuclear plant sensor data and assess the health of critical instrumentation—work that directly ensures instrument accuracy and plant safety.
- Review and interpret complex datasets from plant computer systems, apply training and engineering judgment to assess data quality, identify anomalies, and inform maintenance decisions that impact plant operations.
- Prepare clear, well-organized analysis outputs and contribute to technical reports delivered to clients, ensuring findings are actionable and focused on operational impact.
- Ensure work is done in a timely fashion to meet commitments to clients and notify management of any roadblocks that may arise.
- Communicate effectively with team members, senior engineers, and client plant personnel regarding data issues, anomalies, and project status.
- Follow rigorous procedures, documentation standards, and quality guidelines consistent with 10CFR50 Appendix B compliance; participate in ongoing training to build expertise, speed, and accuracy with mentorship from experienced engineers and PhDs.
- Travel 4-8 times per year (averaging 4 days per trip) to nuclear power plants and other facilities to support field data collection, conduct on-site analysis, and collaborate directly with plant engineering teams.
Qualifications
Who We’re Looking For
- Organized and disciplined; comfortable with structured engineering workflows in regulated, safety-critical environments
- Collaborative team player who works well with peers and leadership; experienced in or open to structured engineering environments with defined processes, documentation practices, and quality requirements
- Independent problem solver who balances confident ownership of your work with knowing when to ask for guidance; comfortable taking initiative while remaining accountable to team standards, processes, and quality assurance practices
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented; demonstrates genuine commitment to quality and accuracy, and understands the critical importance of your work to nuclear power plant safety and public well-being
Required Qualifications
- Holds (or is on track to earn) a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, mathematics, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with the ability to recognize when data doesn’t look right and to ask thoughtful follow-up questions.
- Works effectively on teams; communicates clearly; takes initiative—seeking solutions rather than dwelling on problems—and shows a genuine interest in contributing to the long-term success of AMS.
- Shows a strong work ethic and reliability, including openness to occasional extended hours during peak project periods and flexibility to travel to nuclear sites when needed.
- Is willing to be trained in AMS’s specific analysis methodologies using proprietary software tools and procedures.
- Exhibits a growth mindset, is open to feedback, and is eager to develop expertise over time and build mastery in specialized nuclear systems and data analysis.
- Brings intellectual curiosity and genuine enthusiasm for learning how instrumentation and control systems function and impact nuclear safety.
- This position involves work under U.S. Department of Energy contracts and requires access to nuclear facilities. As a result, U.S. citizenship is required to meet federal compliance and security-access regulations.
Additional Information
Compensation & Benefits
- Health Coverage – Generous employer contributions toward comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Retirement – 401(k) with generous employer matching contributions
- Paid Time Off – 20 days annual vacation plus at least 10 paid holidays per year
- Professional Development – AMS is committed to your growth as a technical specialist; mentorship by senior engineers and PhDs, access to professional conferences, and continuing education opportunities in nuclear engineering and advanced analysis
- Career Growth – Annual salary reviews, raises, and advancement opportunities within a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven organization
AMS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable employment laws and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. Certain roles may require U.S. citizenship or other federally mandated clearances.
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