Test Engineer

Savannah River Mission Completion

. Plan, develop, and execute testing activities for systems and equipment .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAiken • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,000 - $153,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in planning, developing, and executing testing activities for systems and equipment, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as NQA-1, NRC, DOE, and OSHA. Proficient in analyzing test results, troubleshooting instrumentation, and leading testing teams while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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Test Plans DevelopmentVerification And Validation TestingNQA-1 ComplianceCalibration And TroubleshootingTechnical Issue Resolution

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Hard Skills

Testing PrinciplesInstrumentationConfiguration ManagementData EvaluationStartup And Commissioning TestingVendor Testing CoordinationLockout/Tagout ProceduresQuality DocumentationTest DocumentationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAttention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Level I Test Engineer CertificationLevel II Test Engineer Certification

Industry Keywords

NQA-1NRCDOEOSHAMSAFSAPHAAuditsAssessmentsWork Control Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, develop, and execute testing activities for systems and equipment
Ensure systems and equipment perform safely, reliably, and in compliance with regulatory and NQA-1 requirements
Analyze test results and resolve technical issues
Support risk assessments, configuration management, verification, and validation efforts
Contribute to startup and commissioning programs
Develop test plans, TACs, GTDs, BODs, procedures, and testing schedules, depending on level
Execute component, system, startup, commissioning, verification, and validation tests
Collect, evaluate, and document test data and identify deficiencies
Support hazard reviews, MSAs, FSAs, PHAs, audits, assessments, and pre-job briefings
Calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation
Coordinate vendor testing and acceptance activities
Support procedure updates, project schedules, operations and maintenance training, and continuous improvement
Lead small testing teams and manage testing scope for assigned projects at the Test Engineer II level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma, with relevant work experience
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Preferred: Level I or II test engineer certification
Ability to walk down and perform tests on systems in the field
Knowledge of facility systems, testing principles and methods, instrumentation, work control processes, NQA-1, NRC, DOE, and OSHA requirements, depending on level
Ability to develop or assist with test plans, schedules, procedures, and testing documentation, depending on level
Ability to collect, evaluate, and record test data
Ability to apply lockout/tagout, work control, quality documentation, configuration control, and NQA-1 requirements
Ability to perform verification, validation, startup, commissioning, vendor, and calibration testing, depending on level
Ability to investigate and resolve technical issues and test discrepancies, depending on level

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k Retirement Savings Plan – 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
Health Savings Account
Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Parental Leave
160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly)
11 paid holidays
Life and Accident Coverage
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs