Test Engineer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

12 month contract; strong possibility of extension

PAY RANGE: $50-74/hr w2

* Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

BENEFITS:
Medical insurance, 401K, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, dental/vision, pet, and legal insurance.

We are seeking a mechanical-focused Testing Engineer for our exciting nuclear energy client located in the Greater Seattle Area. The Test Engineer will work as part of a team of engineers and technicians to complete the testing activities for nuclear reactors.

• You will responsible for reviewing test requirements, designing a test, executing the test, and writing the report.
• Work closely with internal and external customers to ensure the testing meets requirements.
• 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.
• Under the guidance of Senior Test Engineers, support the coordination of testing activities for setup and commissioning of experimental equipment.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a testing / research and development environment
• Testing and supporting large complex mechanical systems
• 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
• 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 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, Solid Works, Jira/Confluence, and the Microsoft Office 365 suite is preferred.

Averro is a Veteran-Owned organization dedicated to delivering innovative talent solutions, business consulting, and technology services that propel businesses and careers forward. We live by our ethos:
Be Curious | Build Trust | Empower Each Other. These values show in our commitment to client satisfaction, timely support, and unmatched consultant care. Our Aim – Your Ascent.

Averro is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal obligations. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Utilities, Services for Renewable Energy, and Electric Power Generation