Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer

Job Title: Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer
Location: Bellevue, WA

Type: Contract
Compensation: $84 - $110 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Remote
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Core Component Stress Analysis Engineer. In this critical role, you will conduct stress analyses for structures operating in high-temperature and high-neutron fluence environments, supporting the design development of various Reactor Core Components (RCC) and Core Support Systems (CSS) for a Generation IV Reactor. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and scientists focused on advancing the design of next-generation nuclear reactors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform stress analysis for Reactor Core Assemblies utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations.
• Present analysis results to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Collaborate closely with the Core Component Design team on engineering design activities and requirements.
• Engage with multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Teams to provide inputs and support design solutions.
• Promote continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to uphold the highest quality of engineering design.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and enhancements.

Key Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of ten years of structural analysis experience; relevant M.S. and Doctorate degrees may account for up to two and four years of experience, respectively.
• Proficient in using FEA for nonlinear analyses, with a strong emphasis on ANSYS or ABAQUS.
• Familiarity with first-principles calculations and reference materials for closed-form approximations (e.g., Shigley's, Roark's).
• Experience with scripting languages such as APDL or Python.
• Knowledge of standalone CAD packages, with SolidWorks preferred.
• Working experience with design codes, including ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III, Division I, Division V, Section VIII, Division II, and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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