Test Engineer Contractor
Talascend is currently seeking a Test Engineer Contractor for a contract opportunity with our client in Everette, Washington (State).
Overview
The role involves supporting testing operations for the Natrium Reactor, focusing on high temperature liquid sodium and salt related testing activities. Responsibilities include developing test plans, designing test fixtures, selecting instrumentation, performing testing activities, and conducting post-test data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications.
- Serve as test engineer supporting experimental design, operation, repair, and analysis of tests.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning.
- Design and select instrumentation for testing to meet experimental test objectives.
- Develop and document test plans, test designs, and test procedures for experimental work.
- Conduct data analysis and generate test reports.
- Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering.
- Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred.
Requirements
- Alkali metal or molten salt testing and handling experience is preferred.
- Experience with post-processing and documenting experiments.
- Experience in design and integration of data acquisition and control system platforms.
- Experience with hands-on assembly and operation of test systems.
- Experience working with fluid systems is preferred.
- Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification).
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Safety conscience.
- Ability to operate within a lightly structured environment.
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity.
- Travel required: 0-5%.
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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.