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Safety Analysis Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Safety Analysis Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the SFR program.
- Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers.
- Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP).
- Collaborate with safety verification and validation engineers to develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and asses the evaluation model.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and reactor SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.
- Establish and maintain analysis of record and methodology documentation.
- Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.
- Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the company software framework.
Job Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 15+ years of experience in the nuclear field.
- Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena.
- Direct experience with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology licensing topical report(s) is required.
- Significant experience with safety analysis codes such as SAS4A/SASSYS-1, GOTHIC, RELAP5, TRACE, MELCOR, MACCS, RADTRAD or equivalent.
- Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is required.
- Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required.
- Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.
- Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.
- Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.
- Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
- 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.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Location: 100% Remote Acceptable.
- Pay Rate Range: $102-$130/hr.
- 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.
Meet Your Recruiter

Chris Walsh
Since 2013, I have met many bright-minded and interesting people while recruiting for Protingent. For the last decade, I have specialized in hardware and software product development engineering recruitment. My recruiting style is to build a strong, lasting relationship while I help you achieve your career goals. I am a straightforward, open-minded individual who treats others as I wish to be treated. I enjoy playing golf and watching sports and appreciate fine wine and food. Let’s get started today.
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