Materials Testing Engineer - Coatings and Mechanical Testing

A Talascend client is seeking an experienced Materials Testing Engineer for a long-term contract role based in Everett, WA.

This role will serve on the Natrium Materials Testing and Characterization team. This role will provide support as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials testing, characterization, and supplier qualification for next generation materials and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of materials testing activities at partners, suppliers, and in a laboratory environment located in Everett, WA.

Tasks

• Oversee and develop test programs for material performance and degradation (e.g., physical property measurement, mechanical testing, neutron irradiation, etc)
• Develop test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing unique materials in complex environments, including liquid metal sodium
• Lead large-scale cooperative projects for materials testing and development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers
• Maintain project schedule and ensure timely delivery of results
• Conduct testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment
• External procurements of materials, equipment, and testing services, including authoring procurement requisitions and managing supplier performance to plan
• Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to materials performance and behavior, reactor design, and materials qualification
• Engage with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory experiments

Key Qualifications and Skills