Testing Manager, Mechanical Hardware Development

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Job Description

This position manages the technical planning, execution and staff of development testing projects. This includes directing the work of individual contributors on the team, managing the resource and organizational needs, oversight of subcontractors and test facilities, coordination with system engineers to identify testing requirements, plan the necessary test program(s), supervise test execution and evaluation, and communicate results throughout the organization.
The role may work in a general office space (onsite/remotely via technology) and/or in a designated facility laboratory area. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to talk, hear, walk, and move consistently throughout the day. May be subject to high temperatures, noises, and vibrations from generating equipment. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds. May be required to work in cramped spaces.

 

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

• Manages the planning and execution of the test activities of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program / project requirements.
• Manages testing activities and provide direction to ensure the convergence of efforts of engineering team members, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality test engineering work products are on schedule and within budget as defined by the Project leadership.
  • Engage Universities, Private Contractors, National Labs, and internal X-energy assets to perform experimentation and testing to obtain required useful information.
  • Manage a team who designs and operates testing facilities.
  • Create and implement test plans.
  • Procure material and facilities.
  • Review test output data.
  • Create reports based on findings.
• Manages test engineering staff by ensuring staff are meeting expectations and promoting staff professional development.
• Influences the development of strategy, methodology and technical tools for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, tools, or services.
• Uses high level of judgement to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operations, product management, technology, or engineering.
• Assesses quality of information given and asks pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Offers new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to create the next generation nuclear reactor technologies.
• Ensure testing activities are performed in accordance with Quality Assurance requirements.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or nuclear engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Typically, ten plus years of professional experience in engineering after completion of undergraduate study. Graduate degrees typically count as two plus years of experience. Advanced degrees typically count as three years of experience.
• Experience estimating time and resources needed to execute engineering activities.
• Hands on experience with hardware development, testing and experimentation.
• Demonstrated experience with design of experiment and test planning.
• Experience working under a formal quality assurance framework such as ISO 9000, ASTM or NQA-1.
• Leadership experience on hardware and testing related projects.

Preferred Skills

• Broad background including mechanical, thermal, and materials testing.
• Background in full technology development, testing and integration lifecycle.
• Familiarity with early stage exploratory testing to support design iteration.
• Experience with project management and staff management.

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).  Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.  Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions.  Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives. 

A reasonable estimate for this position at the level of experience required is:

$144,000- $240,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits 

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

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