Core Components Structural Analyst

Core Components Structural Analyst

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Core Components Structural Analyst opportunity.

• Perform stress analysis for Reactor Core Assemblies using FEA and hand calculations.
• Present analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interface with the Core Component Design team’s engineering design activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary Engineering and Project Teams on requirements and inputs.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.
• Perform peer review to maintain the expected quality standard as per the engineering quality assurance plan.
• Work as a technical point of contact for various focus tasks.

• B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from accredited university. Aerospace, Nuclear, and Civil Engineering degrees are also considered.
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience with a B.S. degree, or 2+ years with an M.S. degree, or 0+ years with Ph.D. degree.
• Proficient in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods and commercial mechanical stress analysis and modeling tools with emphasis on ANSYS and Solid Works.
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and fatigue failure.
• Candidates should have demonstrated experience in structural analysis, buckling analysis, thermal analysis, and/or creep fatigue / inelastic analysis.
• Familiarity working under stringent quality assurance requirements such as ASME NQA-1, MIL‑Q‑9858A, or ISO‑9000.
• Working experience with pressure equipment design codes and standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Div. 1 and 5, Section VIII Div. 2, and API 579‑1.
• Experienced with conceptual design and sizing for equipment and structural components through basic calculation and utilizing Mathcad.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative teamwork is highly desired.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Rate Range: $52‑$85/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience.)
• Location:
  
  Bellevue, WA or 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 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.