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Materials Engineer

System One
Bellevue, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/15/2026
Job Title: Materials Engineer
Location: Bellevue, WA & Everett, WA
Type: Contract
Compensation: $52 - $85 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

We are seeking a Materials Engineer (level to be determined based upon qualifications – Engineer, Senior Engineer, Principal Engineer) to support the engineering efforts of the advanced nuclear reactor technology. This role will be a part of a high functioning team of engineers focused on materials engineering challenges for next generation materials and components for molten chloride fast reactors.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and oversee material testing and material irradiation campaigns for candidate molten chloride fast reactor materials with external partners and collaborators
  • Plan and oversee post-irradiation examination, testing and characterization campaigns with external partners and collaborators
  • Evaluate and analyze material testing, irradiation, and characterization data in order to provide inputs for reactor design
  • Develop test requirements, plans, specifications, and procedures for testing metallic materials in high temperature molten salt environments and under irradiation
  • Assist in the planning of and participate in test programs for environmentally assisted degradation of candidate materials (e.g. corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, irradiation assisted degradation, environmentally assisted fatigue, creep, etc.)
  • Interface with project teams (mechanical design, testing, radiochemistry, etc.) to ensure material development and testing efforts meet program objectives
  • Work in cooperative projects for material testing and development with external collaborators, partners, and suppliers
  • Maintain project schedule and timely delivery of results to internal and external project stakeholders
  • Conduct testing and material characterization in a laboratory environment
  • Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems
  • Assist in the procurement of materials, equipment, and testing services, including authoring procurement requisitions and managing supplier performance
  • Perform scientific analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to material performance and behavior, reactor design, and material qualification
  • Provide material selection guidance and documentation supporting materials selection

Key Qualifications and Skills
  • Education and experience requirements. Job level to be determined based upon education and experience
  • Materials Engineer: Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree or PhD.
  • Senior Materials Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 6 years related experience; or Master’s degree with minimum 3 years of related experience; or a PhD.
  • Principal Materials Engineer: Bachelor’s degree with minimum 15 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with minimum 8 years of related experience, or a PhD with minimum 5 years of related experience.
  • Prior experience in material development, testing, and characterization for nuclear research or industry applications is required
  • Proficiency in experimental techniques for material testing and characterization is required
  • A thorough understanding of metallurgy including fabrication and thermomechanical processing of nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) and ferrous (e.g., stainless steels) alloys is desired
  • Understanding of neutron irradiation effects on metallic materials and experience is desired
  • Knowledge of non-aqueous corrosion and environmentally assisted degradation mechanisms is desired
  • Knowledge of material aging mechanisms common to nuclear power reactors and other extreme operating environments is desired
  • Proficiency in writing and producing technical documentation including test reports and studies is desired
  • Experience writing specifications (material, testing, fabrication, etc.) is desired
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are desired
  • Experience cooperating with external project partners/collaborators and Suppliers for technical scopes of work is highly desired
  • Working knowledge of ASME Section III Div. 5 is highly desired
  • Experience working to quality standards such as ASME NQA-1 is preferred
  • Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems is required
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.  These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.  Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.  An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
  • Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
  • Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
  • Repetitive work: Prolonged
  • Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
  • Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
  • Travel required: 0-5%
Company’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. Company must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate Company’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, Company will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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