Test Engineer

Description :

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Test Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities :

• Serve as a Test Engineer for the testing of molten salt systems and components for company technology.
• Support the implementation and development of instrumentation required for molten salt systems.
• Develop and program the control system for associated tests and experiments.
• Implement test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing activities for unique components in a high temperature molten salt environment.
• Assist with fabrication and assembly of system testing hardware at company laboratories.
• Conduct testing activities at company laboratories to ensure safe operation and successful gathering of high-quality data related to high temperature molten salts.
• Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate test reports to document new knowledge related to molten salt reactors.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality design and to identify process change / enhancement opportunities.
• Help foster a collaborative and safe work environment for testing and laboratory activities.

Job Qualifications :

• B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear or Materials Science Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in research with exotic fluids desired, especially at temperatures above 400 C.
• Experience with hands-on, ground-up design, fabrication, operation, and scientific analysis of first-of-a-kind equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience with SolidWorks and / or AutoCAD for two- and three-dimensional experimental design desirable.
• Experience with programming, troubleshooting, and operating DAQ / PLC / SCADA systems and software. LabVIEW or Siemens experience is desirable.
• Experience with data acquisition and controls for complex engineering systems with inputs / outputs (I / O) from varied instruments and devices.
• Field experience in start-up / commissioning, troubleshooting, diagnostics, testing, and calibration of electrical / I&C systems.
• Familiarity with electrical design, wiring, and fabrication per electrical codes and regulations (e.g. NFPA 70 / 70E / 79, UL) preferred.
• Track record of working safely with laboratory chemicals and in hazardous physical conditions preferred.
• Familiarity with fabrication, joining, and cladding processes and limitations desired.
• Experience with scripting and automation of analysis tools desired.
• Ability to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists.
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills, creative thinker.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and solve challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
Job Details :
• Contract
• Contract
• Pay Rate Range : $60- $80 / h DOE
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.

S.C. 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

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.