Mechanical Test, Optomechanical Systems
Core
Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure to qualify mechanical hardware for next-generation uranium enrichment technology, including precision optical mounts and beam delivery paths.
Role type
Mechanical Test Engineer (Optomechanical Systems)
Builds
Test fixtures, rigs, and setups for mechanical, thermal, vibration, shock, and durability testing of enrichment hardware.
Domain
Nuclear fuel production / Optomechanics / Materials Science
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, environmental test methods (vibration, shock, thermal cycling), test fixture design, data acquisition, root-cause analysis, materials testing (fatigue, corrosion), statistical methods
Preferred skills
Materials science/metallurgy background, precision optical/photonic hardware testing, test automation, engineering fundamentals in fast-paced environments
Technologies
Accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, data acquisition systems
Responsibilities
Design and build test fixtures for mechanical and environmental testing; Develop and execute test plans for alignment stability and beam pointing accuracy; Perform coupon-level materials testing; Instrument test articles and analyze data; Conduct root-cause analysis on failures; Maintain test documentation and qualification packages; Improve test methods and lab infrastructure.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
