Material Engineering

Job Description
Position Title: Materials Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Compile datasets from literature for basic physical and mechanical properties, complex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep-fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture), irradiation performance, corrosion, and tribology
Perform Qualification of Existing Data per ASME NQA-1-2015
Develop material property correlations and advanced material performance models as input to computer codes and methods to demonstrate the performance of reactor systems, structures, and components.
Plan, execute, and oversee test programs designed to address data gaps
Perform quantitative and statistical analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification
Update and maintain a Python-based material database as well as associated design handbooks for reactor.

Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired.
A solid understanding of metallurgy including fabrication and thermomechanical processing of ferrous (e.g., ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys is required
A general understanding of the design of nuclear reactor and subsequent impacts on materials would be considered a plus
Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Travel Required: 5%. #TerraPr

Job Details:
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $52-$85/hr (*Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience*)
Location: Bellevue, WA.
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. #TerraPro

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