Test Engineer ; R&D

NOTE: This is a 40 hour/week, fully benefited, limited duration position estimated to last between 6- 12 months. There is potential to transition to standard full‑time employment. Work may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States. However, individuals who reside within a 30 mile radius of our Houston, TX or Corvallis, OR office will be required to be in office at least 4 days per week.

This position directly supports the Test Engineering Manager. The Test Engineer is responsible for developing and executing test programs, primarily through contracted resources, that support the design, certification, manufacture and commercial deployment of the NuScale Microreactor. Test programs conducted provide technology maturation and risk reduction, technology demonstrations, and qualification of reactor structures, systems, components and instrumentation.

• Plans, develops and executes various types of test programs including proof‑of‑concept, component, performance, functional, compliance, reliability and environmental qualification.
• Identifies suitable metallography and materials characterization methods as part of materials development and testing.
• Participates in test planning, development and review of test specification, approval of supplier test procedures, oversight of test execution, data review and acceptance.
• Manages small projects and oversees test project progression through supplier evaluation, contract execution, design, implementation, testing, reporting, data acceptance, and contract close out.
• Prepares test program budgets, schedules, resource requirements, statements‑of‑work, requests for quote, test specifications and test reports.
• Leads and reviews design drawings, sketches, schematics, procedures, results, reports and documentation.
• Leads test hardware design reviews for small projects and resolves comments stemming from these reviews.
• Analyzes test data and validation efforts that utilize test data.
• Organizes data sets from test program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Problem solving
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  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication
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  Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing
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  Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability
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  Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability
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  Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building
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  Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture
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  Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance
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  Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA‑1.

• Education
  : A minimum of a B.S. degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering from a four‑year accredited college or university. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience
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  Experience in executing, developing and managing testing programs for materials, fluid, mechanical or electro‑mechanical hardware or devices is desired. Knowledge of and experience with refractory metals and high temperature applications is preferred, i.e. greater than 800 °C.
• Industry Requirements
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  Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

• Ability to understand and…