Safety Analyst Engineer

A Talascend client in Bellevue, Washington is seeking an experienced Safety Analysis Engineer for a long-term contract role.

The Senior Safety Analysis Engineer is part of a growing team supporting the design and licensing of the demonstration reactor and is primarily responsible for performing design and licensing analyses and developing associated methodologies in the following areas:

• Analysis of design and licensing basis events
• Mechanistic source terms
• Radiological release and consequences

The Senior Safety Analysis Engineer may also contribute subject matter expertise to other projects under development by the Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR) Program. Other engineering activities include, but are not limited to, performing accident analyses, software qualification, hazard analysis, SSC classification, and verification and validation activities.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or relevant engineering degree with 15+ years of nuclear experience.
• Knowledge of nuclear systems, thermal-hydraulics, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena.
• Experience with US NRC design and analysis methodology licensing reports.
• Experience with safety analysis codes such as SAS4A/SASSYS-1, GOTHIC, RELAP5, TRACE, MELCOR, MACCS, RADTRAD, or equivalents.
• Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under RG 1.233.
• Knowledge of EMDAP and RG 1.203.
• Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable; experience with other reactor designs is a plus.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills.
• Understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 requirements, with experience in quality assurance.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication skills and integrity.
• Position level will depend on qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Additional duties may be assigned.

Background check and drug screening may be required.

Pay range is not guaranteed; final offer depends on experience and location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and holidays. Benefits vary by hire date, plan, schedule, and site.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, hiring without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.