Job Title: NPI Test Engineer / Validation Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA or Culver City, CA - Hybrid. Travel to New Jersey for testing.

Pay Rate: $60-85/hr

Employment Type: 6-12 month contract with option for extension or conversion

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k, sick leave, and employee assistance program. Depending on your package selection, Averro offers PTO, paid holidays, and legal insurance.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a NPI Validation Engineer for a leading carbon capture technology company which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in developing test plans, ensuring validation rigor, and bridging R&D to production looking to further their career in clean energy and materials science.

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and validation strategies with R&D teams to ensure materials meet performance requirements before production scale-up
Establish standardized testing protocols with consistent parameters (duration, environment, sample preparation) to ensure reproducible and reliable results
Bridge R&D, Product, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to translate research concepts into specifications, test methods, and procurement requirements
Establish and manage a stage-gate process to evaluate emerging technologies, reduce technical risk, and accelerate commercialization timelines

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) with 5–10 years of test engineering, quality engineering, or product validation experience
Proven experience developing test plans and validation strategies in demanding environments (aerospace, biotech, energy systems, advanced hardware); background in novel materials qualification required
Understanding of material properties, performance testing, failure mechanisms, and quality/reliability tools (APQP, FMEA, DOE, SPC, root cause analysis)

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in high-innovation sectors such as space/aerospace, biotech, clean energy, or climate tech; background in startup environments preferred
Working knowledge of environmental and durability testing (thermal cycling, corrosion, contamination) and advanced validation frameworks (FAT/SAT, DVT/PVT, PPAP)
Demonstrated experience scaling technologies from lab → pilot → production; comfort operating in environments with high uncertainty and emerging requirements

WHY AVERRO?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward.

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