Senior Materials Engineer

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 76,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance options

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for a contract role. You will interface with project teams on material selection for reactor development programs and analyze reports to document new knowledge related to design and qualification.

Responsibilities include overseeing test programs for sodium cooled reactor materials, supporting procurement, and guiding suppliers to advance TRL of key components. Requires 10+ years experience and BPVC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 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.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.
• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Materials engineering

Metallography

Non-destructive testing

Mechanical properties

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science/Engineering

Advanced degree encouraged

Tools

ASME BPVC

Job description

Position Title: Senior Materials Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior 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 10 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.
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred.
• 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 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.

Travel Required

0-10%.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate Range: $55-$91/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

Location: 100% Remote

Acceptable 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.

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.#TerraPro