Mechanical Methods and Validation Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Methods and Validation Engineer

Type: Contract
Compensation: $84 - $90 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Fully remote

System One is seeking to contract with a senior or principal level engineer for a hybrid (local to Bellevue, WA), or fully remote role to support development and validation of mechanical analysis methods. The position is broad in scope and may include supporting mechanical validation test design and conducting pretest predictions, benchmarking analysis methods against test data, overseeing validations tests, conducting analysis to support reactor core design, and supporting methods development and uncertainty quantification. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering analysis principles, finite element methods, mechanical testing, model validation, and test instrumentation. Familiarity with Python and object-oriented programming will be highly advantageous.

Tasks

• 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

Key Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• The service provider 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.

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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