Stress Analysis Engineer

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative staffing firm is seeking a Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer for a remote contract role. This position involves performing stress analysis for reactor core assemblies using advanced FEA techniques and hand calculations. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, present findings to stakeholders, and engage in continuous learning to uphold industry best practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in structural analysis, particularly in the nuclear field, and will be proficient in tools like ANSYS and ABAQUS. This role offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned engineers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Insurance Plan Options

Education/Certification Reimbursement

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural analysis experience, with a focus on reactor core assemblies.
• Experience in FEA using ANSYS or ABAQUS, and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress analysis for reactor core assemblies using FEA and hand calculations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and present analysis results.

Skills

Stress Analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Scripting (APDL, Python)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Title: Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform stress analysis for reactor Core Assemblies using FEA and hand calculations.
• Present analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with the Core Component Design team’s engineering design activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Teams on requirements and inputs.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design, and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of structural analysis experience; relevant M.S. and Doctorate degrees may be credited for up to two and four years of experience, respectively.
• Experience in using FEA to perform nonlinear analyses with emphasis on ANSYS or ABAQUS.
• Experience with first-principles calculations and use of references for closed form approximations (Shigley’s, Roark’s, etc.).
• Experience in scripting languages such as APDL or Python.
• Familiarity with standalone CAD packages, SolidWorks preferred.
• Working experience with design codes such as the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division I, Section III, Division V, Section VIII, Division II, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, creative thinker.
• Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experienced with the rules of ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 5.
• Experienced with ANSYS in combination with APDL.
• Experienced with ABAQUS.
• Experience using nonlinear material models, contact pairing, Elastic Perfectly Plastic (EPP) analysis, fatigue analysis, creep analysis, creep-fatigue analysis, brittle fracture analysis, and buckling analysis.
• Experienced with hand calculations.
• Previous experience in the nuclear industry, with an emphasis on core assemblies.
• Familiar with radiation effects on austenitic and martensitic stainless steel alloys.
• Excellent calculation report writing and verification skills.
• Follows and embodies the Company Guiding Principles.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $65-95/hr.
• 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 a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting