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Averro · 1 day ago

Test Engineer

Greater Seattle Area

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$50/hr - $74/hr

3+ years exp

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions and technology services. They are seeking a mechanical-focused Test Engineer to work on testing activities for nuclear reactors, including designing tests, executing them, and writing reports.

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Responsibilities

You will responsible for reviewing test requirements, designing a test, executing the test, and writing the report

Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure the testing meets requirements

Assist in the drafting of test requirements

Author the test design documents, test procedures, test report, and supporting documents

Collaborate with internal customers to translate conceptual requirements into actionable test specifications, including design input, instrumentation strategy, and success criteria

Define, select, and validate measurement instrumentation including force, displacement, strain, and temperature sensors (e.g., load cells, LVDTs, encoders, RTDs, etc.)

Coordinate cross-functional efforts including fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning, leveraging technicians, designers, and facility personnel as needed

Manage test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting, including test setup, system validation, and post-test analysis

Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment

Qualification

Mechanical testingTest design documentationMeasurement instrumentationLabVIEWSolidWorksTesting large systemsProblem solvingCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelors degree

3+ years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment

Testing and supporting large complex mechanical systems

Experience with post-processing and documenting experiments

Experience with multiple types of testing (R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification)

Experience working with strain, vibration, linear motion, static loading, dynamic loading

Practical understanding of mechanical testing concepts such as force/displacement application, structural deflection, dynamic loading, vibration/impact, and environmental exposure

Awareness of common dimensional/inspection tools and motion capture technologies (e.g., Faro trackers, CMMs), even if not directly operating them

Ability to operate within a lightly structured environment where test development requires a mix of standards-based guidance and first-principles problem solving