Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Interface with project teams to provide material selection, processes, and requirements for Company's reactor development programs.
Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical specifications to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification.
Oversee test programs designed to develop an understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in sodium cooled fast reactor plant materials such as steel alloys
Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of key components.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or an advanced degree with related experience, or equivalent experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering or a related technical discipline is desired.
Prior experience in materials development, testing, and characterization for a nuclear reactor environment is desirable
Experience qualifying materials for service in highly regulated applications is preferred
Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred
Experience developing material processing specifications, evaluating material selections and reviewing vendor material definitions.
An understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems
Strong communication skills desired
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork
Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.
Job Details:
Contract
Pay Rate Range: $36-$65 *Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*
Location: 100% REMOTE
Travel Required: 0-10%
Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status
#TerraPro 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. 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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Bellevue, WA (Remote)
Salary
$36–$65 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Corrosion Controlunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Legalunmatched
Material Scienceunmatched
Materials Engineeringunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Nuclear Reactorunmatched
Pressure Vesselsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Dataunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Test Programunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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