Test Engineer, Design and Execution (Nuclear Engineering)

Location: Rockville, MD; 4 days a week in the office. Work may also take place in a designated facility laboratory area, including exposure to high temperatures, noise, vibration, hazardous chemicals, and cramped spaces.

Salary: Level II $90,000–$115,000; Level III $93,600–$156,000; Level IV $112,275–$187,125 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced reactor technologies and related first-of-its-kind nuclear technology systems.

What you will do

• Design and develop test systems, equipment configurations, and test items for prototype advanced reactor technologies.
• Coordinate with engineering and Safety, Health, and Environment teams on hazard identification, safety planning, equipment, infrastructure, and training needs.
• Lead test system design reviews and prepare test plans, procedures, data packages, and reports.
• Support in-person test setup, installation, commissioning, and execution at the test facility.
• Manage the test hardware lifecycle from design and procurement through fabrication, installation, testing, and decommissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Typically 3 years of test engineering experience for Level II, 5 years for Level III, or 10 years for Level IV.
• Hands-on experience with hardware development, testing, and experimentation.
• Demonstrated experience with design of experiments and test planning.
• Ability to work in the office and test facility, walk and move throughout the day, and lift at least 25 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience across the full technology development lifecycle, including design, testing, and integration.
• Experience developing test assembly design packages with PFDs, P&IDs, CAD, ICDs, BOMs, and fabrication drawings.
• Background in mechanical, thermal, and materials testing.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrument electronics, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with ASME BPVC, ASME, and ASTM codes and standards for high-temperature and high-pressure systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time exempt employment with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed through the company career page.
• Offers are issued only after an interview discussing qualifications and responsibilities.