Senior Materials Engineer

Bellevue, WA 98008

Posted:

10/05/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

32474

Job Location:

Remote

Industry:

SVCS - Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Materials Engineer

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Materials Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Interface with project teams to provide material selection, processes, and requirements for Company's reactor development programs.

Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical specifications to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification.

Oversee test programs designed to develop an understanding ofplex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in sodium cooled fast reactor plant materials such as steel alloys

Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineeredponents and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of keyponents.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or an advanced degree with related experience, or equivalent experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering or a related technical discipline is desired.

Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred

Prior experience in materials development, testing, and characterization for a nuclear reactor environment is desirable

Experience qualifying materials for service in highly regulated applications is preferred

Experience developing material processing specifications, evaluating material selections and reviewing vendor material definitions.

An understanding ofplex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems

Strongmunication skills desired

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity,municate 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:

0-10%.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract

Pay Rate Range:

$55-$91/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)

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 offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.