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Job Title: RECR 815 Test Engineer (TP-PR-)Location: Bellevue WA and Everett, WA (Mostly at Bellevue Labs, there will be some need to do things at Everett Labs at times)Duration: 12 months (possibility of multiple 12 months extension)Rate offered: $37 - $74/hr. on W2Full Time: 40 hrs/weekJob Description:TerraPower, LLC. is seeking a Test Engineer contractor who will be responsible for reviewing test requirements, designing a test, executing the test, and writing the report. The Test Engineer will work closely with internal and external customers to ensure the testing meets requirements and is conducted in a timely manner. The Test Engineer will work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to complete the testing activitiesTasks 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. Support safe execution of testing activities, which may include working at elevated heights (typically under 60 ft). Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment. Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.Key Qualifications and Skills Bachelors degree in applicable field of Engineering Alkali metal testing and handling experience is desired Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred. 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 preferred Working on large complex mechanical systems preferred 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 handle projects that include multiple objectives and ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week. Excellent writing and communication skills. Safety conscience. Ability to operate within a lightly structured environment where test development requires a mix of standards-based guidance and first-principles problem solving. Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork