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Mechanical Methods and Validation Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Methods and Validation Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with testing and methods teams to support design of tests for validating mechanical analysis methods
- Develop pretest predictions, benchmark test data, and oversee validation tests to determine acceptability of test data in real time
- Document validation benchmarks in reports to support methods validation
- Support methods development work with uncertainty quantification
- Perform mechanical analysis to support design of reactor core system and components
- Contribute to software quality assurance of in-house and commercially developed software.
Job Qualifications:
- B.S. or Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 10+ years professional mechanical analysis experience using hand calculations and finite element methods
- Extensive experience with mechanical testing for validating analysis methods, including experience with test instrumentation
- Prior nuclear industry experience preferred
- Strong coding skills using Python preferred
- Abaqus experience preferred
- Strong communication skills desired
- Must 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.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $84-90/hr.
- Location: Hybrid (Local) or Remote
- 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Magic Demirel
As a Technical Recruiter at Protingent, I am excited to leverage my diverse background in education, leadership, and technology to connect talented professionals with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations. My experience as an accomplished classroom educator and EdTech specialist has honed my ability to understand complex skill sets and identify the right fit for various roles.
I am passionate about…
…Building meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients to ensure mutual success
…Staying ahead of industry trends and understanding the evolving needs of the tech industry
…Creating efficient, streamlined processes that enhance the recruitment experience for all parties involved
…Supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive hiring practices to create a more inclusive workforce