Contract Core Mechanical Test Engineer - Lab R&D & Validation

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salaries

insurance plan options (HDHP/POS)

education/certification reimbursement

pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

administered 401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Core Mechanical Test Engineer for a contract role in Bellevue, WA. You will draft test requirements, develop test designs and procedures, and manage campaigns from concept to reporting while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and 4+ years in testing/R&D, with experience in instrumentation and regulated environments. This role requires safety awareness and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field; 4+ years in testing/R&D.
• Experience documenting experiments and post-processing results.
• Experience with multiple testing types: R&D, Acceptance, Validation, Qualification.
• Familiar with measurement tools and environmental exposure concepts.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Jira/Confluence, and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft test requirements and author test design documents and procedures.
• Translate requirements into actionable test specifications with instrumentation strategy.
• Define and validate measurement instrumentation (force, displacement, temperature, etc.).
• Coordinate fixture design, control system integration, and lab space planning.
• Manage test campaigns from concept through execution and reporting.
• Support safe testing activities and reactor safety considerations.
• Assist senior engineers in coordinating setup and commissioning of equipment.
• Promote learning of nuclear industry best practices for quality improvements.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety conscience

Project multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Jira/Confluence

MS Office 365

Job description

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Core Mechanical Test Engineer for a contract role in Bellevue, WA. You will draft test requirements, develop test designs and procedures, and manage campaigns from concept to reporting while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and 4+ years in testing/R&D, with experience in instrumentation and regulated environments. This role requires safety awareness and strong communication skills.