Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer, Remote or On-site - System One

Mechanical Analysis and Methods Engineer, On-site or Remote C2C not possible Visa not possible Our client is seeking to contract with a capable and motivated early career engineer to develop analysis methods and software for analyzing sodium fast reactor core components and systems. The position is broad in scope and may include methods development, analysis, software development, support for validation testing activities, and software verification and validation. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering analysis principles, including fundamental solid mechanics and finite element methods. They should also be competent in Python and have a strong understanding of object-oriented programming. Preference will be given to local candidates who are able to be on site several days a week. Responsibilities + Develop analysis methods for predicting mechanical behavior of sodium fast reactor core system and components and document in methodology reports + Conduct mechanical analysis of reactor core and core assembly behavior using finite element methods and write formal calculation reports + Develop software for automating analysis methods and generating finite element models + Write software tests, documentation, and support software quality assurance activities + Support planning and design of testing campaigns for validation of analysis methods + Conduct analysis for benchmarking test data and validating analysis methods Key Qualifications and Skills + B.S. or Masters in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent + 0-3 years professional mechanical analysis experience using hand calculations and finite element methods + Strong understanding of solid mechanics and finite element methods + Strong coding skills, with a preference for object-oriented programming using Python. + Preference will be given to candidates who are also proficient with C+ + + The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork + Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Client's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. Client 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 client'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, client 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, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services 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 full-time 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.