Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop analysis methods for predicting mechanical behavior of sodium fast reactor core system and components and document in methodology reports.
• Conduct mechanical analysis of reactor core and core assembly behavior using finite element methods and write formal calculation reports.
• Develop software for automating analysis methods and generating finite element models.
• Write software tests, documentation, and support software quality assurance activities.
• Support planning and design of testing campaigns for validation of analysis methods.
• Conduct analysis for benchmarking test data and validating analysis methods.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. or Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-3 years professional mechanical analysis experience using hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics and finite element methods.
• Strong coding skills, with a preference for object-oriented programming using Python. Preference will be given to candidates who are also proficient with C++.
• 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: Bellevue, Washington (100% Remote is also acceptable).
• Pay Rate Range: $55-$75/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
  
  
  

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.