Control Rod Drive Test Engineer
Our client is currently seeking a Control Rod Drive Test Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity working fully remote, based out of Bellevue, WA.
Overview
This position supports the testing and development of control rod drive mechanisms in a large sodium test facility. The role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, executing test plans, and supporting system-level design and documentation efforts.
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary test engineer for control rod drive mechanism testing, with a focus on test planning and interface design
• Coordinate geographically distributed team members including employees, subcontractors, and partners
• Develop and maintain system and plant-level requirements and specification documents
• Support digital design tools and configuration management processes
• Lead and support design reviews and resolution of cross-functional technical concerns
• Design instrumentation for testing using data acquisition and control systems
• Develop and document test plans, test designs, and procedures for experimental work
• Consolidate inputs from multiple teams into single deliverables
• Facilitate collaboration between design and test engineers, identifying and closing gaps
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of test engineering experience preferred
• Experience working with alkali metals in a lab setting highly desired
• Background in laboratory or industrial environments
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control system integration
• Experience designing and applying experimental hardware and instrumentation
• Proficiency in writing test plans, requirements, and procedures
• Skilled in post-processing and documenting experiments
• Hands-on experience with laboratory practices including glovebox work and analytical methods
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Strong analytical skills to develop and plan complex tests with limited inputs
• Knowledge of configuration management and design control tools for complex systems
• Ability to manage competing objectives and design constraints
• Capable of handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
• Self-starter with leadership abilities in team coordination
• Nuclear industry experience and familiarity with NQA-1 quality programs preferred
• High integrity, open communication style, and commitment to teamwork
• Final job level and title will be determined based on qualifications assessment
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.