Element has an opportunity for an Entry-Level Nuclear Testing Engineer supports the analysis, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems with emphasis on fluid dynamics and thermal performance in safety-related applications. The engineer assists in ensuring that nuclear systems, structures, and components meet safety and regulatory requirements by performing thermal-hydraulic analyses, conducting mechanical testing, and supporting engineering evaluations under the direction of senior staff.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/yr DOE 

• Assist in thermal and fluid systems testing to evaluate performance, reliability, and
safety margins of nuclear components and systems.
• Conduct basic thermal-hydraulic calculations and simulations to support safety analyses.
• Support mechanical testing of safety-related systems, including stress, fatigue, and
pressure testing of components.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data to support safety basis evaluations and design
verification.
• Assist in reviewing engineering design changes for thermal and fluid system impacts on
safety.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on hazard analyses, accident scenarios, and system
response modeling.
• Prepare technical reports, data summaries, and documentation in compliance with NRC,
DOE, and industry safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and corrective action efforts related to
mechanical and thermal systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Strong foundation in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with engineering testing methods, instrumentation, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of finite element or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools (coursework
or internship experience acceptable).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, safety-focused team environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearances, if applicable.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.