Test Engineer

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Test Engineer

Career Level From: Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Testing & Start-Up )

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

The Testing Engineer is responsible for developing, overseeing or executing test instructions for the purpose of demonstrating acceptable performance of equipment and systems, providing input to the development of and reviewing engineering‑issued specifications for applicable test requirements and acceptance criteria. He/she works with Project Engineers, System Engineers, and Design engineers to ensure testability of acceptance criteria. He/she reviews vendor submitted factory acceptance test (FAT) plans for adherence to specification test and functional / operational performance requirements and witnesses (while attending) FAT testing as the test subject‑matter expert specialist.

The Testing Engineer also provides estimates for field testing activities and appropriate schedule input for project testing activities. He/she assists in the development of project functional acceptance criteria (FAC) documents and develops test documents. He/she performs pre‑operational testing on newly installed or modified SSCs to ensure equipment and systems meet the specified requirements, documents the test results, produces documentation about his/her work, meets with customers, other Test Personnel and site construction to discuss issues/status, meets with contractors and other staff to provide technical guidance and diagnoses faults and troubleshoots problems encountered during test activities.

Testing Engineers will participate in Test Review Boards, advise the Board on testing progress, issues, concerns and provide evidence for completion of planned testing activities. He/she is responsible for directing support teams of craft and technicians in test performance. Testing Engineers work with Project Engineers in all facets of testing support during project execution and readiness activities and participate in final system integration and validation to identify functional problems.

Testing Engineers follow internal quality control standards and programs. The Testing Engineer is expected to provide technical direction and leadership in mentoring and development of new Testing Technicians. Travel is required.

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top‑notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work‑life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Physical Science [Chemistry, Physics, or related] from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET. OR MS in Engineering /Physical science. OR PhD in Engineering /Physical science.
• There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post‑graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript. Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related scientific major 2 years job‑related, and 1‑year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities.

• 3.0/4.0 minimum cumulative GPA for Bachelor degree
• 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA for Master degree
• 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA for PhD

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/physical science related discipline. Typical experience could be up to fifteen plus years.
• Ability to provide frequent communication and interactions with variety of customers, both internal and…