Irradiation & Mechanical Testing Engineer

Company : Volt
Location : Bellevue, WA, 98009
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Details
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
- 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 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 or call (866) - . 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.
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 click here or call . 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.
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