Alkali Metal Test Engineer

Overview

Position Title:

Alkali Metal Test Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Alkali Metal Test Engineer opportunity.

• Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria.
• Will serve as test engineer supporting experimental design, operation, repair, and analysis of tests to supporting the reactor with an emphasis on high temperature liquid sodium systems.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed.
• Design and select instrumentation for testing, based around data acquisition and control hardware and software, 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 in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field of Engineering.
• Alkali metal or molten salt testing and handling experience is preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment 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 where test development requires a mix of standards-based guidance and first-principles problem solving.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, Solid Works, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

• Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $46- $74
• Location:
  
  Everett, WA
• Travel Required:
  
  0-5%
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package:
Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent:
Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies
. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.