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R&D Test Engineer

Richmond, VA💼 Full-time💰 $80,000–$80,000🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-10-01

Core

Perform calibration, functional checks, and maintenance of sensors, instrumentation, and measurement probes for heat exchanger test rigs and thermal loops.

Role type

R&D Test Engineer

Builds

Experimental development and validation of Brazed and Fusion Bonded Heat Exchangers for two-phase applications

Domain

Industrial thermal engineering / Heat exchangers

Required skills

Instrumentation calibration, heat exchanger testing, thermal loop operation, data acquisition, SOP development, refrigeration system troubleshooting, safety compliance (OSHA/NFPA 70E), physical equipment handling

Preferred skills

Industrial laboratory environment experience, heat-transfer equipment familiarity, data acquisition system experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office, digital data-collection tools, data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Calibrate and maintain sensors and instrumentation; Operate and monitor heat-exchanger test rigs and thermal loops; Record and validate performance data; Troubleshoot test setups and refrigeration-based systems; Safely install, configure, and remove heat exchangers and piping; Assist in developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Participate in daily and weekly team meetings to coordinate test activities

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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