Mechanical Test Engineer

Element Materials Technology • Huntsville, AL • 8h ago

Overview

Element has an opportunity for an Entry-Level Nuclear Testing Engineer supports the analysis, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems with emphasis on fluid dynamics and thermal performance in safety-related applications. The engineer assists in ensuring that nuclear systems, structures, and components meet safety and regulatory requirements by performing thermal-hydraulic analyses, conducting mechanical testing, and supporting engineering evaluations under the direction of senior staff.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/yr DOE

Responsibilities

Assist in thermal and fluid systems testing to evaluate performance, reliability, and

safety margins of nuclear components and systems.

Conduct basic thermal-hydraulic calculations and simulations to support safety analyses.

Support mechanical testing of safety-related systems, including stress, fatigue, and

pressure testing of components.

Collect, analyze, and document test data to support safety basis evaluations and design

verification.

Assist in reviewing engineering design changes for thermal and fluid system impacts on

safety.

Collaborate with senior engineers on hazard analyses, accident scenarios, and system

response modeling.

Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and documentation in compliance with NRC,

DOE, and industry safety standards.

Participate in safety audits, inspections, and corrective action efforts related to

mechanical and thermal systems.

Skills / Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.

Strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.

Familiarity with engineering testing methods, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Knowledge of finite element or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools (coursework

or internship experience acceptable).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, safety-focused team environment.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearances, if applicable.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Job Locations US-AL-Huntsville

ID 2026-18619

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