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Thermal Hydraulic Test Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Thermal Hydraulic Test Engineer opportunity.
Job 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 the 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.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an 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, and dynamic loading preferred
- Working on large, complex mechanical systems is 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 the 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.
- Strong communication skills are desired.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $63-$80/hr.
- Location: Bellevue, WA - Hybrid
- Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person.
Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401 (k) plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jeff Morgante
I have been working in technical staffing since 2010, specializing in recruiting hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical engineers. My recruiting style is personal, where I understand the technology and can communicate with engineers on all levels with an engineering background myself, I can relate and communicate using the same language.
Finding an excellent fit for engineers is why I love recruiting; I can help you achieve your career goals and job transitions and find the perfect fit for you. My philosophy is “never give up”. Outside of work, I like to put my energy into listening to vinyl records, hiking, and cooking. I have two dogs, Kaleb and Kayce, and two cats, Mika and Shiloh. I am originally from upstate New York, but I love living in the Pacific Northwest! I have a passion for cars, old and new, so finding common ground is easy for me. Let’s get started today!