Materials Engineer

Protingent

Bellevue, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$52–$85 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Corrosion Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Sets, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Metallurgy, Nuclear Reactor, Performance Modeling, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quantitative Analysis, Real Estate Development, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Statistics, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Data, Test Design, Test Program, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
19 days ago
Position Title: Materials Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Compile datasets from literature for basic physical and mechanical properties, complex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep-fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture), irradiation performance, corrosion, and tribology
  • Perform Qualification of Existing Data per ASME NQA-1-2015
  • Develop material property correlations and advanced material performance models as input to computer codes and methods to demonstrate the performance of reactor systems, structures, and components.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee test programs designed to address data gaps
  • Perform quantitative and statistical analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification
  • Update and maintain a Python-based material database as well as associated design handbooks for reactor.

Job Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired.
  • A solid understanding of metallurgy including fabrication and thermomechanical processing of ferrous (e.g., ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys is required
  • A general understanding of the design of nuclear reactor and subsequent impacts on materials would be considered a plus
  • Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
  • Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 5%.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $52-$85/hr (*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*)
  • Location: Bellevue, WA.
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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