TerraPower · 3 hours ago
NHIRE 1712 Mechanical Test Technician - Agency Contract
Bellevue and Everett, Washington, United States
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing nuclear energy and medical isotopes. They are seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to review test requirements, design and execute tests, and collaborate with customers to ensure testing meets requirements.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applicable field of Engineering
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
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Preferred
Greater than three (3) years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment preferred
Experience working with strain, vibration, linear motion, static loading, dynamic loading preferred
Working on large complex mechanical systems preferred
Familiarity with engineering tools such as LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred
Strong communication skills desired
Company
TerraPower
TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerBill Gates,SK GroupUS Department of Energy
2026-01-20Secondary Market
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
Leadership Team
Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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