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Reactor Core and Component System Design Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Reactor Core System Design Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for working as part of a geographically diverse design team to develop supporting design documentation. The team members include Company employees, subcontracted resources, partner employees, and customers.
- Support the RCC System Lead to accomplish the design of integrated systems, equipment, and components, from requirements definition through final design, to the highest levels of safety and reliability.
- Evaluate and establish design basis of safety classifications, system requirements, and assessment of failure modes and their effects on system functionality.
- Apply engineering principles, methods, and tools to the design of nuclear and industrial facility and its systems.
- Support coordination of analyses, such as neutronics, thermal, fuel performance, core mechanical, and other analyses performed by others required for the design.
- Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes such as ASME, ANS, etc.
- Analyze and apply regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical system design and provide technical direction and guidance to others in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards.
- Assess technology readiness and establish technology maturation plans for critical technology elements of the RCC system.
- Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify improvement opportunities
- Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
- Participate in project design reviews at project milestones and periodic assessment points to verify compliance and completeness of design.
Job Qualifications:
- Experience:
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 10-20 years of experience.
- M.S. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 3-15 years of experience.
- Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or System Engineering, or related discipline, and 2-10 years of experience.
- Competitive candidates will typically have the above experience, but less experienced candidates with proven system engineering skills in nuclear applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and mechanical pressure vessel equipment.
- Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
- Previous experience with nuclear reactors and systems, high temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design is highly desired.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
- Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and work within a design team with minimal direction.
- Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
- Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
- Travel Required: 0-5%.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience.)
- Location: Bellevue, WA or 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.
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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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Abby Hubbard
I joined Protingent in the Spring of 2021 as a sales intern, transitioning to a full-time Technical Recruiter after graduating from the University of Washington in June 2021. Initially, I focused on supporting our spaceflight clients, later expanding to industries such as sustainable energy and nuclear power. While I’ve broadened my recruiting scope, I’m still partial to aerospace engineering, especially anything related to propulsion technology.
My recruiting style focuses on individual candidate needs and relationship building. My philosophy is to lead with empathy and integrity. My favorite thing about recruiting is the opportunity to learn something new every day by talking to the most intelligent people/engineers, as well as the potential to impact critical industries at the staffing level.
When I’m not recruiting, I love spending time outdoors – hiking, camping, roller skating, reading in parks, and swimming in Lake Union (when the Seattle weather permits). I also enjoy thrift shops, sewing/up-cycling clothes, and shooting 35mm film.