Test Engineer - Reactivity Control System (RCS)

About the role

As a Test Engineer on the Reactivity Control System (RCS) team, you will design, build, and operate the test infrastructure required to validate critical reactor control systems and mechanical assemblies. You will take ownership of translating system and performance requirements into verification strategies, designing test setups, executing validation campaigns, and ensuring systems meet functional and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret system and performance requirements and verify how requirements are satisfied by the design
• Develop verification and validation strategies for reactor reactivity control systems
• Design and build custom mechanical test rigs, fixtures, and infrastructure for system verification
• Execute mechanical and environmental testing, including vibration and seismic-style testing for dry systems
• Develop test procedures, acceptance criteria, and validation methodologies aligned with engineering and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with analysis engineers to correlate test data with analytical predictions and system models
• Perform hands-on fabrication, assembly, modification, and troubleshooting of test hardware Instrument systems and collect high-quality test data
• Diagnose failures and support rapid iteration with design and manufacturing teams
• Write detailed test reports documenting procedures, results, findings, and recommendations
• Support system integration, commissioning, and verification activities
• Travel occasionally to test facilities or deployment sites

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of mechanical design, testing, or hands-on engineering experience
• Strong mechanical intuition and troubleshooting ability
• Experience working with mechanical systems, fixtures, fabrication, or test hardware
• Comfortable working independently with evolving requirements and high ownership
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing mechanical verification or validation testing
• 1+ year of direct fabrication, shop, or hands-on build experience
• Experience designing and building custom test rigs or experimental setups
• Familiarity with vibration, seismic, or dynamic testing methods
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Experience performing root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Exposure to highly regulated or high-reliability industries such as nuclear, aerospace, energy, or defense
• Hands-on project experience (e.g., Formula SAE, robotics, hardware startups, lab systems)

Requirements

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting at $95,000
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.