Test Engineer

note: for those living within a 30-mile radius of a current nuscale office location, an onsite presence of 4 days per week will be required. Otherwise, if greater than a 30-mile radius, but within the contiguous unites states, this position may be available for remote work with travel as required for business needs.

position summary: this position directly supports the test engineering manager. The test engineer is responsible for developing and executing test programs, primarily though 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.
• participates in test planning, development and review of test specification, approval of supplier test procedures, oversight of test execution, data review, and data 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.
• performs other duties as assigned.

to perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• problem solving: 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: 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: prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• dependability: consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• team building: capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• safety culture: adheres to the nuscale safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• quality assurance: 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: a minimum of 2 years’ experience in executing, developing, and managing testing programs for fluid, mechanical or electro-mechanical hardware or devices is required. Knowledge of and experience with refractory metals and high temperature (>800 c) applications is preferred. Materials science work or training background is preferred.
• industry requirements: eligible to work under department of energy 10 cfr part 810.

the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal…