Senior Nuclear Test Engineer

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About Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role
We are hiring a Senior Nuclear Test Engineer to develop test methods, write procedures, and execute testing that supports Aalo’s reactor development. You will turn engineering requirements into measurable acceptance criteria and produce traceable evidence of component and system performance, reliability, and readiness.
This hands-on role owns assigned testing from method development and test setup through execution, analysis, and reporting. You will support components and systems as they progress from prototyping into verification, qualification, and commissioning, working with design engineers, instrumentation and controls specialists, manufacturing, operations, Quality, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
What you’ll do

• Develop test methods and write test procedures that map engineering requirements to measurable acceptance criteria. Define prerequisites, boundary conditions, operating envelopes, equipment configurations, instrumentation and calibration needs, and required data.
• Design, procure, assemble, and commission fixtures, test stands, and supporting equipment for mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluid, and integrated-system testing. Build for instrumentation access, serviceability, and repeatable operation.
• Plan and execute performance, endurance, environmental, transient, and failure-mode testing as appropriate to program needs. Support qualification, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning in coordination with the responsible engineering and Quality teams.
• Specify measurements for temperature, pressure, flow, force, displacement, strain, vibration, electrical response, and other required parameters. Work with I&C specialists to integrate and verify sensors, controls, interlocks, and data acquisition.
• Develop and maintain testing procedures and operating instructions to support consistent execution and audit readiness. Participate in hazard reviews and establish safe startup, shutdown, and abnormal-condition responses with the responsible teams.
• Execute testing against controlled procedures and document results and deviations. Lead setup verification, shakedown, operation, and post-test inspection; determine whether unexpected results arise from instrumentation errors, control-system faults, or equipment behavior.
• Analyze results using sound experimental methods and measurement uncertainty awareness. Prepare technical reports that c

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on across engineering and shop-floor teams, and ownership through procurement delays, test failures, and changing priorities.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with nuclear equipment qualification, environmental or seismic testing, or commercial grade dedication (CGD).
• Experience applying ASME NQA-1 or 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality assurance requirements to testing, where applicable to the program.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, or acceptance testing of nuclear equipment and systems.
• Specialized experience in thermal-fluid testing, electrical or I&C testing, materials compatibility, pressure integrity, or failure analysis.
• Experience establishing reusable test methods or transitioning development testing into qualification and production-support programs.

Work location and environment
Candidates must be based in the United States and willing to work on-site in Austin, Texas. This role involves hands-on work with components, test rigs, laboratory systems, and development equipment, following applicable safety procedures and controls.

Requirements

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on technical level
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.
Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.