Senior Test Engineer; Remote Eligible, U.S

Job Description Summary

In this role, the Engineer will provide day-to-day support of GVH projects and assists in the development of the Equipment Qualification Programs to meet the established regulatory requirements. Works in close consultation with Engineering staff to ensure regulatory requirements are identified and implemented in accordance with GVH design and licensing strategy. Assists in defining and executing the design and licensing strategy for Equipment Qualification Programs and participates in interactions with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission including pre-application discussions, preparing/reviewing topical reports and other reactor licensing documentation, and responding to requests for additional information.

• Assisting in the successful design and implementation of the equipment qualification program.
• Coordinating with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet Equipment Qualification Program regulatory requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Equipment Qualification Programs, regulations and strict quality assurance standards.
• Interfacing with technical discipline teams at GVH, partners and contractors.
• Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• Assisting with safety analysis report (SAR) revisions and preparation.
• Preparing or reviewing equipment qualification regulatory evaluations.
• Have excellent technical problem solving skills; to be able to assess problems thoroughly and drive logical conclusions (i.e. common sense approach, not embarrassed to ask the “obvious” questions).
• Demonstrate ownership, proactively communicate, and deliver assignments on time.
• Prepare and present technical data to co-workers and customers.
• Perform qualification tests and maintain a high level of accuracy when recording data and preparing test reports.
• Be willing to occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support customer / supplier meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical Mechanical or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
• 5 years of experience in development and implementation of equipment qualification.
• 5 years of experience in nuclear industry activities related to equipment qualification.

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters in Wilmington, NC; but highly qualified (US based) remote candidates will be considered.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
• Willingness to travel to domestic customer and test locations. Expect a maximum of 10% travel.

• Self-starter, energizing, results oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Eager to learn and expand skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and communication skills.
• Strong experience with methods and approaches for testing new designs.
• Strong working knowledge of measurement devices and calibration processes.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-organizational teams and with suppliers.
• Experience writing Technical Documents.
• Knowledge or become knowledgeable in various environmental test specifications and guides like MIL STDs, IEC, IEEE and NRC Regulatory Guides.
• Ability to contribute to the equipment qualification program development from blank sheet to final qualification.
• Knowledge of and how to implement IEEE Standards such as IEEE-323, 344, 420 and 7-4.3.2.
• Experience or familiarity with NEI 18-04 and Regulatory Guide 1.233.
• Experience or familiarity with Regulatory Guides associated with Equipment Environmental Qualification.
• Direct experience with vendor test facilities.
• Awareness and current knowledge of trends and nuclear industry activities related to equipment qualification.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.

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