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Test Engineer (4017)

Navarro Inc.

Oak Ridge, TNJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Location
Oak Ridge, TN
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Test Engineer to support commissioning and startup project activities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The role provides expertise, training, and consultative support, and participates in testing planning, turnover coordination, material management, quality control, and environmental health and safety. Overtime and day or night shift support are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Y-12 ProceduresY-12 ProgramsY-12 ProcessesCSU TestingNFPA 70ENQA-1 RequirementsOperational Readiness Reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or RelatedABET-Accredited Program5+ Years Relevant Experience2 Years Job-Related and 1 Year Nuclear Experience or DOE O 426.2A AlternativeUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Test Engineer in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

CSU Test engineer report to the CSU Director/Manager within the Project Management organization. They will provide knowledge, expertise, input training and consultative support for CSU project related activities. CSU participates in testing planning, turnover coordination, material management, quantities, quality control and environment safely and health. This position requires overtime and days/night shift support.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure support of Commissioning and startup (CSU) duties of installation configuration validation and Test planning and document development.

  • Schedules and assist planning of CSU execution activities including sequence and resource requirements for assigned projects.

  • Prepares equipment test records and Pre-op testing binders.

  • Participates in construction to CSU turnover walkdowns.

  • Coordinates with the construction field engineer as required to support component/system turnover.

  • Initiates and track Punchlist developed during testing.

  • Performs and monitors testing of equipment to assure conformance with requirements and compliance with test procedures.

  • Ensure work is undertaken safely and activities are supported to meet schedule and cost.

Knowledge and skills

  • Previous experience of Y-12 procedure, programs and processes.

  • Previous experience as a CSU test engineer.

  • In depth knowledge of NFPA-70e

  • Previous commercial/Department of energy experience, with NQA-1 requirements supporting an operational readiness reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program. [Chemistry, Physics, or related] AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

2 years job-related and 1 year nuclear experience; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Retirement Plan (401k)

  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

  • Short Term & Long Term Disability

How this job compares

Set against the 3,097 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$102–160K/yr2,055 salary ranges
  • US median$40–57/hr183 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Test Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 3,097 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,610 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,756 of the 3,097 open Test Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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