Materials Engineer

System One, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

System One seeks a highly motivated Materials Engineer to support the Plant Materials and Welding team on a contract basis. The role focuses on materials, processes, supply chain development, and supplier qualification for next generation sodium-cooled fast reactor components.

Responsibilities include material selection, data analysis, and developing manufacturing processes with external suppliers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of related experience and a background in materials

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experience with nuclear materials development or testing is desirable.
• Familiarity with BPVC is a plus.
• Ability to define material processing specs and vendor reviews.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project teams to define material requirements for reactor programs.
• Analyze test data and generate technical specifications for reactor design and qualification.
• Oversee tests to understand creep, fatigue, and fracture in high-temp materials.
• Support procurement and supplier development to advance TRL of components.

Skills

Materials selection

Materials testing

Metallography

Mechanical properties

Nuclear materials

Vendor qualification

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Materials Engineer
Type: Contract
Compensation: $36.00 - $95.00 per hour
Work Model: Remote – offsite

System one is seeking to contract with a highly motivated Materials Engineer to support the engineering efforts of the Plant Materials and Welding team. This role will work as part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials, processes, supply chain development and supplier qualification for next generation material and components for sodium cooled fast reactors. You will be responsible for a wide range of development activities ranging from fundamental laboratory testing to development of a manufacturing process for advanced reactor components. A primary function of this role will be to use fundamental metallurgical principles and requirements definition to inform the development of a manufacturing process in conjunction with external suppliers.

Tasks

• Interface with project teams to provide material selection, processes, and requirements for the 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.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.