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Senior Fuel Fabrication Engineer
15800 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98008 US
Job Description
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract Senior Fuel Fabrication Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with interdisciplinary team of engineers to ensure fuel that is fabricated meets the overall objectives
- Provides technical guidance, planning, and iterative oversight for Type 1 fuel fabrication.
- Travels to Company's laboratory and/or other locations to meet with key stakeholders.
- Compose and review technical documents to support fuel fabrication process development and fuel supply planning.
- Supports alignment between GNF and Company on technical issues, fuel fabrication facility design strategies, and implementation of licensing strategy.
Job Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Doctorate Degree of Science degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in hands-on nuclear fuel fabrication.
- Experience with nuclear fuel injection casting is strongly preferred.
- Experience with applying novel fuel fabrication techniques is preferred.
- Experience with analysis techniques for fuel fabrication is preferred (ie SEM, ICP-MS, profilometry)
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills
- Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence
- Possess ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach
- Experience interacting on nuclear methodology with the NRC under an ASME NQA-1 compliant QA environment preferred
- Ability to consistently deliver to an aggressive schedule
- Self-motivated: able to seek out tasks and produce value aligned with team goals without waiting for next assignment
- Willingness to openly give and accept professional criticism through technical reviews and other venues
- 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.
- Travel Required: 0 - 25%.
Job Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Pay Rate Range: $102 - $130/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 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
Jessica Dunkinson
I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.
I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica