Sr. Materials Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Remote work offsite

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for a long-term contract, remote-offsite. The role focuses on material selection, analysis of metallography and NDE data, and developing technical specs for reactor materials and qualification.

Candidates should have 10+ years in materials engineering, preferably with a nuclear environment, and familiarity with high-temperature phenomena, vendor specs, and BPVC standards. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related technical discipline required.
• 10+ years of related experience or advanced degree with related experience.
• Experience with ASME BPVC preferred.
• Nuclear reactor materials development, testing and characterization desirable.
• Experience in regulated applications and material processing specs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with project teams for material selection and reactor program requirements.
• Analyze reports and test data (metallography, NDE, mechanical properties) and generate specs.
• Oversee test programs to understand high-temperature mechanical phenomena in reactor materials.
• Support procurement and supplier development to advance component readiness.

Skills

Material selection

Metallography

Non-destructive testing

Mechanical properties

Communication

Education

B.S. in Materials Science/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ASME BPVC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Materials Engineer
Type: Long term Contract
Compensation: $55.00 - $91.00 per hour
Work Model: Remote – offsite

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including 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.

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