Test Systems Design Lead

About the role

This role is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of test activities for the advanced reactor technologies. The role will coordinate with system engineers to identify required testing, plan the necessary test program(s), oversee the entire test hardware lifecycle including development, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, and decommissioning, and document and communicate results throughout the organization.

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 complex test systems design and development.
• Versatile technical background; Mechanical, Fluid, Electrical and Systems Engineering.
• Industrial R&D Lab experience.
• Vendor management and oversight of outsourced development.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (ASME, ASTM) relevant to high temperature/pressure systems.
• Experience working under a formal Quality Assurance program.