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Protingent

Thermal Analysis Engineer

On site

Bellevue, United states

$ 85 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

28-01-2026

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Job Description

Position Title: Reactor Enclosure System (RES) Thermal Analysis Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Reactor Enclosure System (RES) Thermal Analysis Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform thermal model development and/or model modification for reactor structures evaluating thermal profiles of various configurations and recommendations for modifications or optimization (workbench type analysis)
Perform non-record evaluations of various configurations and joints to assess specific areas of challenge or modifications
Work with Company component design leads and analysis engineers to evaluate specific component issues, develop local models or modify existing, and provide insights and feedback to design teams for action.
Perform thermal modeling of fluid-structure interfaces, including metallic structure thermal problems with structure conductive heat transfer, air convective heat transfer, radiation, and sodium-structure heat transfer modes
Perform follow-on scope for preparation and/or Design Verification on Quality Level 1 (Safety Related) calculations
Use existing models and methods defined by the Company Reactor analysis team and work inside the Company analysis suite
Qualification indoctrination to Company quality program to perform preparation or verification activities

Job Qualifications:

Experience and expertise in ASME BPVC Section III, Division 1 and high temperature applications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant equivalent program from an accredited university
Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance, PE desired.
Strong communication skills desired.
The service provider will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
Travel Required: 15% for periodic meeting with Company technical staff.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate Range: $52-$85/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 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.

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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.

About the Company

Protingent is a technical staffing firm specializing in providing IT and engineering professionals for all areas of product design, development and test. We place high-caliber engineers with many of the leading technology companies in the U.S. We were founded in 2001 by an engineer and have always been dedicated to providing the right engineers who possess a high level of skill and knowledge regarding the technologies required to drive our clients' success. The intrinsic value of any enterprise comes down to the quality of ... Know more