Senior Structural Analyst – Contract

Location: Bellevue, WA (Remote Available)
Type: Contract

Overview

System One is seeking a Senior Structural Analyst to support advanced nuclear reactor development programs focused on next-generation energy technologies. This role is responsible for performing structural and finite element analysis (FEA) of reactor structures, vessels, nuclear island components, and high-temperature mechanical systems operating in demanding environments.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in structural mechanics, pressure vessel codes, seismic analysis, and finite element modeling using ANSYS and related engineering tools. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative engineering environment supporting cutting-edge nuclear technology development.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and mechanical analyses of reactor systems, vessels, enclosures, and related nuclear components
• Verify component performance against applicable engineering codes and standards including ASME, ASCE, and AISC requirements
• Support interdisciplinary engineering teams to optimize component and structural designs
• Develop and maintain engineering analysis documentation and technical reports
• Perform peer reviews and support engineering quality assurance processes
• Serve as a technical point of contact for assigned engineering tasks and analysis activities
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of technical team capabilities
• Assist engineering leadership with technical evaluations and project execution support

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of related experience with B.S., 5+ years with M.S., or 3+ years with Ph.D.
• Strong proficiency with finite element analysis (FEA) and mechanical analysis methods
• Advanced experience using ANSYS and SolidWorks
• Strong understanding of:
  • Structural mechanics
  • Fracture mechanics
  • Fatigue analysis
  • Thermal and buckling analysis
  • Creep-fatigue/inelastic analysis
• Experience with pressure vessel and piping codes including:
  • ASME BPVC Section III and VIII
  • B31.1 / B31.3
• Experience performing seismic analysis using response spectrum and time history methods preferred
• Familiarity with ASCE 4, ASCE 43, AISC, and AWS design standards preferred
• Experience working within quality assurance programs such as NQA-1, ISO-9000, or similar regulated environments
• Experience utilizing Mathcad for engineering calculations preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear industry experience
• Experience with high-temperature reactor component analysis
• ANSYS Workbench and/or APDL expertise
• Python or engineering programming experience
• Experience supporting safety-related or code-qualified equipment designs

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a hybrid or remote environment with occasional travel as needed
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods
• Occasional travel up to 5%