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Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Protingent

Bellevue, WA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$69–$115 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Benchmark Testing, Benchmarking, C++ Programming Language, Clean Technologies, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Database Administration, Documentation, Documentation Models, Engineering, Feedback Theory, Fortran Programming Language, Hydraulic Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Legal, Licensing, Medical Equipment, Nuclear Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Reactor, Operational Audit, Project Design, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Risk, Safety Codes, Safety Engineering, Safety Training, Software Engineering, Statistical Analysis System (SAS), Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
13 days ago
Position Title: Senior Safety Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Safety Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop system models and perform safety analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), and Design Basis Accident (DBA) for the Reactor Demonstration reactor.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish core and reactor SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NEI 18-04 Licensing Basis Event (LBE) analyses and findings into licensing documentation and project design activities.
  • Contribute to the safety method development, such as code assessment, scaling analysis, code verification and validation activities, etc.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results.
  • Perform engineering reviews of other engineering analysis and design deliverables, such as ASME design transients
  • Assess plant transient benchmark tests, identify applicable tests relevant to the reactor and perform benchmark calculations.
  • Contribute to the TerraPower software framework implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis.

Job Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience in nuclear safety analysis, nuclear reactor system modeling.
  • Significant experience with safety analysis software such as RELAP5, TRACE, TRAC, SAS4A/SASSYS-1, or other nuclear system analysis software.
  • Experience in transient and accident analysis for submittals to NRC, such as Chapter 15 in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), is highly desired.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic fundamentals as well as reactor dynamics and transient phenomena.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor core physics such as neutron transport theory and reactivity feedback.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems, and related modeling approaches in the safety analysis computer code.
  • Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is required.
  • Familiarity with EMDAP and Regulatory Guide 1.203 is preferred.
  • Experience with SFR safety analysis or methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs, such as Light Water Reactors (LWRs), can be considered when differentiating candidates.
  • Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.
  • Understanding NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.
  • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
  • Strong software engineering skills in any language, such as Python, Fortran, or C++, is a plus.
  • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with a desired of 10 years of experience for a B.S., 7 years of experience for M.S., and 5 years of experience for Ph.D. in the nuclear field.
  • 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: 0-5%.
     
Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.)
  • Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% Remote Acceptable
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or 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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