Test Engineer 2 (R&D)

NuScale Power, LLC

3d•$82,000 - $127,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A minimum of a B.S. degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in executing, developing, and managing testing programs for fluid, mechanical or electro-mechanical hardware or devices is required.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with refractory metals and high temperature (>800 C) applications is preferred.
Materials science work or training background is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.