Irradiation & Mechanical Testing Engineer
Company: Volt
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: June 27, 2025
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Job Description:
Volt is immediately hiring for Irradiation & Mechanical Testing
Engineer in Bellevue & Everett, Washington Position Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 12 months As an Irradiation & Mechanical Testing
Engineer , you will Position Responsibilities: 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 irradiation and liquid metal sodium
Lead large-scale cooperative projects for materials testing and
development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers
including national laboratories 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 Assist
with the design, fabrication, and operation of custom laboratory
experiments Required: Bachelors degree with minimum 6 years of
related experience; or a Masters degree with minimum 3 years of
related experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a related technical
discipline is required Prior experience in materials testing and
characterization for nuclear research or industry applications is
required A thorough understanding of mechanical testing of
metallics is required Experience and understanding of neutron
irradiation effects on metallics and hardfacing coatings is desired
Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is required
Metallography and SEM-EDS experience are required Proficiency in
writing and producing technical documentation including test
reports and studies Experience cooperating with external project
partners/collaborators and suppliers for technical scopes of work
is highly desired Proficiency in experimental techniques for
materials testing, characterization, and analysis is required
Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 is
preferred Strong communication skills desired. The service provider
will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate
openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork. Pay
Range : $72 to $90 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful
candidate will be based on several factors, including the
candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job
duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW
for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the
required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as
possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility)
that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life,
short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types
of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind
of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the
principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to
providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination
and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief,
national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age,
physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status,
domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status
protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations
where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and
need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or
application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call
(866) -898-0005 . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance
needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on
citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in
accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for
employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring
Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Volt is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and
harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment
opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a
work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis
of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship,
social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability,
veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual
orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules,
and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an
individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to
assist with your job search or application for employment, please
call (866) -898-0005 . Please indicate the specifics of the
assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants
based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national
origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will
consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco
Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for
Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Keywords: Volt, Lacey , Irradiation & Mechanical Testing Engineer, Engineering , Bellevue, Washington
