Test Engineer I-II: Thermal & Test Rig Specialist

Antares; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares in Torrance, CA, seeks a Test Engineer to design, build, and own test infrastructure for the R1 microreactor. You will develop end-to-end test plans from concept to data analysis for heat rejection, power distribution, thermal management, and mechanical systems.

You will help document testing best practices, requirements, and workflows to enable rapid iteration and high-quality data. Collaboration across teams will ensure test plans validate critical features and performance parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of hands-on test engineering experience.
• Experience designing assemblies and test fixtures using CAD.
• Experience integrating and using test instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gauges, relays, solenoid valves, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and employ bespoke test stands and rigs for heat pipe components and assemblies.
• Develop comprehensive test plans and protocols: instrumentation, execution steps, pass/fail criteria, and data analysis workflows.
• Build test schedules and ensure alignment with development and business needs.
• Lead test design and readiness reviews and communicate approach and results with stakeholders.
• Validate measurement precision and accuracy; procure or design specialized fixtures and sensors as needed.
• Create schematics and CAD models of test setups and facilities.
• Define standard processes and workflows for prototype, qualification, and production-grade testing.
• Provide subject matter expertise on test methods, including mentoring teammates.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failure.

Skills

CAD

Test instrumentation

LabVIEW

Simulink

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering

Tools

Test rigs

CAD

Job description

Antares in Torrance, CA, seeks a Test Engineer to design, build, and own test infrastructure for the R1 microreactor. You will develop end-to-end test plans from concept to data analysis for heat rejection, power distribution, thermal management, and mechanical systems.

You will help document testing best practices, requirements, and workflows to enable rapid iteration and high-quality data. Collaboration across teams will ensure test plans validate critical features and performance parameters.