Test Engineer, Structural & Vibration Testing

About the role

X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Responsibilities

• Help enact standard processes and best practices associated with technology maturation, test planning and execution.
• Work with system engineers to assess system risks, identify testing needs and requirements, develop test plans & specifications, and provide oversight of test activities.
• Support planning, design and development of test facilities, equipment and infrastructure.
• Engage with vendors to provide technical oversight of start-to-finish testing activities, from initial concept development through test execution.
• Provide general oversight of internal and external testing activities to verify the technical and programmatic completeness of testing performed.
• Provide in-person supervision of test setup, installation, commissioning and execution.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or nuclear engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Level IV: Typically, ten years of experience in a test engineering role.
• Level V: Typically, fifteen years of experience in a test engineering role.
• A master’s degree in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of two years of experience.
• A Ph.D. in engineering or related field (may include a combination of experience obtained through an academic institution, e.g., design projects, research, or design teams, as well as professional experience) may be in lieu of three years of experience.
• Previous experience at X-energy exceeding performance standards may be in lieu of years of experience.
• Hands on experience with hardware development, testing and experimentation.
• Demonstrated experience with design of experiment and test planning.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience with structural and vibration testing.
• Expertise in different dynamic load sources; seismic, flow induced, mechanical, transport.
• Proven ability to lead full testing lifecycle; test requirements definition, concept development, planning, procurement and execution.
• Understanding of structural design and analysis.
• Experience working under strict quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match.
• Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

X Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.