Design Engineer jobs at Protingent

I&C Design Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract I&C Design Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for interfacing and supporting geographically diverse and international design team members to develop supporting design documentation. The design team members include in-house and subcontracted resources and may include partner/customer resources as well Develop and review system- and component-level specifications and scopes of work. Perform engineering and design evaluations in the application of nuclear codes and standards, licensing requirements, and NRC regulations. Specify and describe suitability of instrumentation measurement techniques for use in sodium fast reactor and integrated energy storage technologies, including analysis of measurement range, response time, and measurement accuracy. Analyze and apply regulatory criteria and standards to complex Instrumentation and Control system design. Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Requirements Documents, System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc. Create and manage drawing packages of system and component designs, including but not limited to P&IDs, control system architecture drawings, control logic and loop diagrams, and instrument installation drawings, etc. Generate integrated design package for key systems and components. Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the contract administrator to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables to meet Company requirements, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables. Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities. Integrate I&C with work of other disciplines, engineers, scientists, and subject matter experts. Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports. Work with the Non-Safety Manager to complete I&C design tasks in accordance with the Reactor project schedule and budget. Assist with planning activities for established systems and components. Assist with analyzing design changes and their impacts on interfacing systems. Applying effective change control principles throughout the change process. May provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards. May Lead design of I&C and supporting electrical systems from system functional requirements through final design. Job Qualifications: B.S. or higher in Controls, Electrical, or related discipline from an accredited university and 15+ years direct experience with proven instrumentation and controls systems skills. Higher education will count toward years of experience. Candidates must have experience in instrumentation and controls development, diagnostics, and a demonstrated ability to design and deliver industrial I&C platforms and report data accordingly. Previous experience with nuclear reactor safety systems or nuclear instrumentation systems design desired but not required. Familiar with IEEE and IEC standards, desired but not required. Familiarity with implementing design control and development in accordance with nuclear power plant quality assurance (e.g. 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, ASME NQA-1). Experience designing and operating high-temperature (400°C and higher) processes desired but not required. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. Familiarity with working with and/or developing industrial process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping & instrument diagrams (P&ID) desired. Experience with CAD software to deliver design deliverables (e.g. AutoCAD Standard, AutoCAD Electrical, or SolidWorks), desired but not required. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence. Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team's effort with minimal direction. Ability to work on multiple simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. Experience with formal I&C system startup testing procedure desired but not required. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Will actively support the Company guiding principles. Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Travel Required: 0-5%. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $84-$135/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. #TerraPro 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.

Job Title: Sodium Fire Design and Analysis Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sodium Fire Design and Analysis Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Develop methodologies to model sodium chemical reactions resulted from sodium-air reactions, sodium-water reactions and sodium-concrete reactions. Develop methodologies for aerosol generation and transport resulted from sodium fires. Perform commercial grade dedication of sodium fire modeling computer codes. Develop analytical models to simulate sodium fire impact. Support the development of mechanistic source term methods for normal operations and postulated accidents. Support the development of sodium fire protection program. Develop analytical models for containment performance including mass and energy release and subsequent leak rates. Perform technical work to support regulatory submittals and NRC interactions. Support establishment of overall functional containment strategy considering the sodium fire impact. Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish functional, reliability, performance, safety, and quality requirements for SSC that support the radionuclide containment function as well as support the overall design. Establish and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results. Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media. Recommend design solutions for worker protection including control room habitability. Job Qualifications: M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10 years of experience in the nuclear field is required. In-depth knowledge of sodium chemical reactions, nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics and transient phenomena is required. Experience with performing sodium fire analysis using computer codes such as CONTAIN-LMR, MELCOR, SPCA-ANL, SOFIRE II, NACOM, or similar tools is desired. Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required. Familiarity with functional containment approach is a plus. Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is required. Knowledgeable of PRA principles and familiar with the ASME/ANS Non-Light Water PRA standard is a plus. Experience with SFR safety analysis is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates. Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills. Understanding of NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program. Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges. Strong software engineering skills in any language are a plus. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Location: 100% Remote Acceptable Pay Rate: $102-$130 an hour (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) 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. #TerraPro 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.

Mechanical Engineer Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Mechanical Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Lead or support the design and specification of mechanical systems for complex radiological operations, including conveyor belts, transfer systems, and manipulators, especially within hot cells and gloveboxes, from requirements development through to final design, successful commissioning, and startup. Serve as either originator or design backup for hot cells (HC) and gloveboxes (GB), contributing to overall layout planning, shielding, and containment strategies for new production lines and facilities. Originate, review, and maintain equipment requirements, specifications, calculations, process narratives, commissioning and installation plans, and IQ/OQ/PQ documents associated with the design and installation of mechanical systems. Participate in the integration of mechanical systems with facility infrastructure and process workflows. Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of facility and lab systems, such as ASME, ASCE, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc. Communicate effectively across the Project team and with key stakeholders to support the review of engineering designs and gather necessary design input information. Collaborate with engineering and project teams during facility design and construction phases to ensure mechanical system, interface, and facility requirements are met. Support trouble shooting of mechanical equipment on an as-needed basis, maintain and modify equipment, and coordinate across the Project team to prepare and execute work procedures. Assist in developing procurement packages, communicating with procurement contract administrators, and overseeing fabrication and delivery of custom mechanical equipment. Communicate effectively with external vendors to review designs, maintain design documentation, manage timelines, ensure accuracy and efficiency of fabrication work, and support factory acceptance testing. Provide technical guidance during routine operations, preventative maintenance, and upgrades of mechanical systems. Job Qualifications: B.S. in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 6+ years direct experience with proven equipment design, testing, and commissioning skills in an industrial setting. Understanding of mechanical engineering codes, standards, and design best practices. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is essential. Experience designing hot cells, gloveboxes, or other shielded mechanical systems is strongly preferred. Familiarity with conveyor and material transfer systems is highly desirable. Prior experience designing, installing systems, and performing acceptance testing for equipment that operates within nuclear facilities, radiopharmaceutical facilities, or radiological areas is essential. Experience leading acceptance testing and full commissioning of equipment is essential. Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. Discipline, rigor, attention to detail, attention to safety, and procedural adherence are required. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, such as those developed in fast-paced environments, including the military, and other nuclear or radiopharmaceutical environments. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with the ability to resolve conflicts between objectives and productively generate engineering design documents accordingly in a fast-paced environment. Experience working and communicating productively in a multidisciplinary team, including R&D, production, quality assurance, and engineering design functions. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, be able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. The actual position starting level and title will be determined based on the assessment of qualifications. Travel Required: 10-20%. Job Details: Job Type: Direct Hire Salary Range: Level 10: $113,605 - $170,408 (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762 (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Location: Bellevue, WA. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person status. #TerraPro 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.

Thermal Hydraulics Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Thermal Hydraulics Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Performing analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for the Reactor. Computational thermal-fluid and thermal-structural analysis using multi-dimensional CFD tools Perform steady state and transient hydraulic network analysis Document and present results to peers and outside organizations Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities Work with cross-disciplinary teams to analyze the thermal and mechanical design considerations for the reactor and its components. Job Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 5 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. Preferred, M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Chemical engineering (or equivalent) with 3 plus years in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated use of the Siemens CFD package STAR-CCM+ Working knowledge of a variety of CFD best practices, modeling approaches, meshing parameters to be suited for specific applications, balancing accuracy, and computer resources. Experience with modeling dynamic thermal fluid systems Experience with one or more CAD modeling tools, such as SolidWorks, preferred Experience with nuclear systems applications of Computational Fluid Dynamics is a plus Experience with the analysis of high-temperature thermal-fluid systems is a plus Experience with low Prandtl number fluid heat transfer is a plus Familiarity and experience with CFD verification and validation of computational modeling methodologies is a plus Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards is highly preferred Creative thinker with demonstrated strong analytical/problem-solving skills Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently during a given work week Strong communication skills are desired The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork Actual position, starting level, and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Travel Required: 0-5%. Job Details: 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, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or 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. #TerraPro 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.

Plant Integration Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Plant Integration Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Provide engineering oversight of nuclear and non-nuclear systems (for example, air and gas, cranes, heating and air conditioning, fire, condensate and feedwater, cooling tower, etc.). Provides integration and oversight to geographically diverse team members to develop system design deliverables, with emphasis on selected system from the previous list. Support development of steam, power, and auxiliary system components in the plant 3D model for systems for which candidate has oversight responsibility. Supports integration of mechanical/process systems with integration engineers of interfacing systems. Supports interface with other plant design departments, including plant 3D model development, Civil/Structural/Architectural, PRA, electrical, seismic, nuclear island fluid systems, plant integrated analysis, etc. Tracks engineering and procurement task progress and schedule adherence for the assigned systems and drives mitigation solutions for tasks behind schedule. Job Qualifications: The successful candidate will display leadership skills by proactively driving cross functional design collaboration and integration of mechanical process systems, structures, and components. A bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences or a related technical field is required, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in nuclear and non-nuclear power plant design and/or retrofits, with emphasis on mechanical process systems. Engineering experience with multiple systems that are listed above for possible integration and oversight. The candidate must be team oriented, and able to work effectively with geographically distributed and possibly international design team members. Candidate should have broad-based technical and engineering skills and experience leading an integrated cross functional design team. Experience with overseeing and tracking of engineering design schedules and driving of schedule adherence and mitigation. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey critical design integration information to senior management, the engineering team, customers etc. Ability to work in a first of a kind environment that requires good engineering judgement and identify needed design progress to achieve key project objectives. Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Travel Required: 0-5%. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/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. #TerraPro 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.

Plant Integration Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Plant Integration Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Support implementation, development, and routine maintenance of SmartPlant 3D model platform. Develop and implement alternate 3D design tools to support the conceptual development of reactor plants. Support the development of reactor plant conceptual 3D model arrangements to support reactor product development and respond to customer inquiries Work closely with system leads and partner organizations to coordinate integration between the Plant 3D model and project design products, including Solidworks models, component drawings and specifications, and system requirements Support the development of documentation and relevant procedures for modeling work and plant design integration Coordinate with other design groups and system lead engineers to ensure the design and model are consistent across interfacing systems Provide technical support to plant model development and design integration using project collaboration and design tools. Coordinate with the company's commercial development team to develop design solutions for greenfield reactor plant sites. Provide support and oversight of engineering and design work products developed by company partners and suppliers. Job Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of relevant design experience in providing oversight and/or development of 3D models for complex industrial design, with a preference for steam and power and/or nuclear design. Must be proficient in 3D plant modeling tools, such as AVEVA, SmartPlant, or Revit; SmartPlant experience preferred. The candidate must be team-oriented and able to work effectively with geographically distributed team members. Experience in working with a 3D plant model in a hosting or workshare environment between multiple companies or sites is desirable. Possess project management skills enabling coordination of model updates across multiple organizations to meet schedule needs, and to manage any subcontracts associated with modeling work. Strong communication skills and be able to provide leadership in presenting 3D model content to senior management, the engineering team, customers, etc. Ability to work in a conceptual design environment effectively, where design assumptions must be made Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, be able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $69-$115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Location: Bellevue, WA or 100% remote. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or 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. #TerraPro 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.

Plant Design Integration Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Plant Design Integration Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Collaborates with a geographically diverse set of team members, including those in partner organizations, to develop nuclear island plant integration deliverables with a focus on ongoing design engineering, licensing, and configuration management efforts. Provides support for activities led by other departments, including licensing, design engineering, safety analysis, and PRA Develops plant level integration design deliverables in collaboration with plant design departments, including licensing, safety analysis, and PRA. Deliverables include plans, strategies, discipline design documents, plant level design basis documents, and processes. Job Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in nuclear facility design or operation that includes experience in one or more of the following areas: Plant or systems engineering Design engineering Fire Protection Operations Reactor Engineering The successful candidate should have a minimum of a BS degree in a relevant engineering discipline like nuclear, chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering or a Senior Reactor Operators license or equivalent. The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently with moderate supervision. The successful candidate should have a working understanding of NRC regulations and associated guidance. Prior interaction with the NRC staff is desirable. The successful candidate will display leadership skills by proactively driving cross functional design, licensing, safety analysis, and PRA collaboration and integration. The candidate must be team oriented, and able to work effectively with geographically distributed and design team members. This position requires the candidate to be conversant across a wide variety of engineering disciplines, programs, and processes as well as interfacing organizations (Licensing, Operations, Procurement, Construction, Document Control). The candidate should demonstrate the ability to acquire new knowledge and apply it in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to organize information to convey it to other disciplines and organizations. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to be innovative. The successful candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to convey critical design integration information to the management team, the engineering and licensing team, customers etc. The candidate should be able to work in a conceptual design and first of a kind environment that requires the ability to use good engineering judgement and identify deliverables and processes to achieve key project objectives. The candidate should have experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. 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: 0-5% Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $56-95/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. #TerraPro 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.

Electrical / PCB Design Engineer (Clean Sheet/Motion Control) Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for an Electrical / PCB Design Engineer with our client located in Seattle, WA. This role is focused on the clean sheet design and implementation of a motion control system for a next-generation product. Job Description: We are seeking a Mid to Senior level Electrical / PCB Design Engineer to lead the conception, design, and implementation of a new motion control system. This role requires expertise in system-level architecture, board design, embedded systems, and sensor integration, ensuring a seamless transition from design through manufacturing. This is a clean sheet design and implementation project. The primary function is developing a motion control system for a next-generation product. The system will primarily control Stepper motors, with experience in BLDC control being a strong bonus. Power requirements are relatively small (less than or equal to 100W). The location preference is local and on-site due to the project's hardware nature. Job Responsibilities: System Architecture & Design: Perform clean sheet design and implementation of the motion control system, focusing on power, control, and signal integrity. Motor Control: Design the control circuitry for the motion system, primarily targeting Stepper motors. Experience with BLDC control is a plus. Embedded Integration: Integrate the motion control PCB with the project's embedded systems, which utilize ST series MCUs and a central host running an NXP iMX6. Sensor Integration: Integrate various sensors typical for motion systems, including limit switches, distance sensors, force sensors, and temperature sensors. PCB Design: Execute all necessary schematic capture and PCB layout for the motion control board. Firmware Interface: While the base job does NOT require firmware development, multidiscipline candidates capable of interfacing with or modifying firmware are highly valued. Job Qualifications: Experience Level: Proven professional experience (Mid to Senior preferred). Minimum of 1 year in motion control systems is required, with 5+ years of overall experience highly preferred for a senior candidate who can lead the effort from conception. Motion Control Expertise: Deep experience designing and implementing hardware for motor/motion control systems, specifically with Stepper motors. Embedded Systems Foundation: Strong working knowledge of embedded systems, specifically integrating with standard MCUs (such as ST series or similar ARM Cortex M4 derivatives). Sensor Integration: Demonstrated ability to integrate, interface, and design circuitry for various motion control sensors. System Leadership: Ability to drive a project from conception through design and into manufacturing (highly preferred for senior applicants). Preferred Job Qualifications: Experience in BLDC (Brushless DC) motor control. Experience with the ST Microcontroller family and/or NXP iMX6 host systems. Ability to read, modify, or write firmware for motion controllers (multidiscipline skill). Job Details: Job Type: Contract (~4-6 months estimated duration, with potential for extension). Location: Seattle, WA (In-office 3+ days per week preferred. Remote is NOT possible due to the nature of the project and necessary hardware interaction.) Pay Rate Range: $95 - $135 / hour 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. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Electrical / PCB Design Engineer (Redesign / Altium Focus) Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for an Electrical / PCB Design Engineer with our client located in Seattle, WA. This role is focused on the redesign of existing PCBs, requiring significant Altium schematic and layout work. Job Description: We have an urgent contract opening for an Electrical / PCB Design Engineer centered on enhancing existing designs and working with manufacturing partners to improve Design for Manufacturing (DfM). This role requires assisting with the redesign of existing PCBs. The primary focus is significant Altium schematic and layout work. The engineer will be working with manufacturing partners to establish and improve DfM (Design for Manufacturing). Design scope is primarily standard digital designs with some power delivery and limited integration of RF components. The team offers full support; the role will have oversight by our lead principal engineer. Job Responsibilities: PCB Redesign & Layout: Execute detailed schematic and layout work primarily using Altium Designer for existing PCBs. DfM Improvement: Work closely with internal teams and manufacturing partners to implement design changes that enhance manufacturability, cost efficiency, and production yield. Design Execution Scope: Focus primarily on standard digital designs. PCB complexity ranges from simple 4-layer boards up to 10-12 layer boards. Includes power delivery circuits and limited RF components (simple routing of antenna traces to connectors). Collaboration & Support: Receive oversight and support from a Lead Principal Engineer, with RF experts available to assist and validate designs. Documentation: Maintain and update comprehensive documentation for all schematic and layout revisions. Job Qualifications: Experience Level: Proven professional experience in Electrical Engineering and PCB design. Minimum 2 years of highly relevant Altium/PCB layout experience is required (3-5 years is ideal). Altium Mastery: Extensive, recent, hands-on experience with Altium Designer (schematic capture and layout) is mandatory. The company will provide the necessary tools and design library. DfM Expertise: Demonstrated ability to understand and apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles in a production environment. Hardware Foundation: Solid working knowledge of standard digital design principles, power circuits, and signal integrity. Communication: Effective communication skills for collaboration with principal engineers and manufacturing partners. Preferred Job Qualifications: Familiarity with higher layer count boards (up to 12 layers). Understanding of basic RF principles related to simple antenna trace routing. Job Details: Job Type: Contract (~2-3 months estimated duration, with potential for extension). Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid: In-office 3+ days per week preferred. Remote work is possible for exceptional candidates, but this may limit ability to continue beyond the initial contract term, as the long-term goal is to hire full-time in-person staff.) Pay Range: $80-$115/hr. 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. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Primary Heat Transfer Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting *REMOTE* contract Primary Heat Transfer Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Design of nuclear and industrial process systems and sub-systems from requirements through final design. Perform an array of analyses in support of design (thermal-hydraulic, structural, etc.) using a combination of hand calculation and software-based methods. Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems such as ASME, ANS, ASTM, IEEE, NFPA, etc. Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards. Analyze and allocate regulatory criteria and standards to complex mechanical and process system design. Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities within a system, as well as their integration with an overall plant design delivery schedule. Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings. Interface with design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop plant design information and specify system design and performance criteria. Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier projects, working with the contract administrator to ensure delivery of data and other deliverables, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables. Establish and maintain system requirements and specification documents, such as Engineering Design Specifications for major plant equipment. Propose and initiate testing programs for plant system qualification, as needed. Provide Support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results. Generate design package for systems, sub-systems, and equipment designs including coordination of calculations, design reports, mechanical drawings, and engineering design specifications. Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc. Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports. Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined. Job Qualifications: B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 5+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills. Demonstrated experience in the design of complex fluid system design and use of fluid simulation software. Previous experience with centrifugal pump design and operation is highly desired. Previous experience with tube and shell heat exchange design and operation (particularly steam generators) is highly desired. Previous experience writing design specifications for large capital equipment is highly desired. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence. Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team's effort with minimal direction. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. Strong communication skills desired 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. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $63-$80/hr. 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. 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.

Supplier Project Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Supplier Project Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Manage supplier performance through the application of project management tools and cost, schedule, submittal/deliverable, and resource oversight Facilitate supplier selection activities with requests for proposals (RFPs) and team review/selection processes in conjunction with the Contract Administrator through the full bid, evaluate, and award phase. Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with the supplier. Develop statements of work (SOW) and project planning to execute supplier projects to meet program objectives. Coordinate the technical review process of supplier deliverables and ensure appropriate responses. Manage technical interfaces between supplier projects and the reactor technical team. Provide support to contract administration and commercial activities as needed to implement projects. Manage the submittal process between the supplier and the Reactor Team. Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes, and relationships to ensure positive feedback to Reactor. Job Qualifications: 8+ years' experience in supplier oversight required A technical degree, preferably in mechanical, electrical, chemical, nuclear, systems, or civil engineering required Preference for experience in the procurement of electrical and instrumentation, or vessels and piping PMP certification or equivalent training preferred Experience in managing cost and schedule in Safety-Related manufacturing and construction Experience in the qualification of components and Commercial Grade Dedication Demonstrated skills in the technical direction of suppliers and in supporting contractual/commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships. Experience with data packages associated with NQA-1 system and component procurements. Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities. Experience defining supplier scope, including development of statements of work and requests for proposal Must have experience with project controls and organization, along with tools and processes to support the same. A broad understanding of the various engineering disciplines and how they interrelate is important. Strong communication skills desired The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork Actual position, starting level, and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications. Travel Required: 0-25% (Can increase as supplier oversight requires). Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $56-$95/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience) Location: Bellevue, WA. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or 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. #TerraPro 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.

Plant Radiological Integration Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Plant Radiological Integration Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Coordinate between design teams working on plant source term and radiological release analysis, risk analysis, plant operations and SSC radiological shielding design teams. Work between analysis and design teams to ensure alignment between assumptions and considerations made in radiological analysis and ongoing SSC design work. Develop Radiation Protection/Shielding design guidance and procedures. Generate program documents related to Radiation Protection, Shielding and training Understand assumptions and considerations made by the radiological analysis teams, and ensure assumptions are visible and are being implemented by operations and design teams. Pursue optimization requests from operations and design teams to radiological analyses and shielding teams Lead cross cutting analysis and design decisions. Coordinate and review plant analyses and integrate the results into plant design delivery. Interface with and support radiological licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports. Support design reviews as plant system and subsystem designs are established and refined. Job Qualifications: B.S. in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience in design, analysis and/or operations related to radiological protection/health physics at an operating commercial nuclear facility. Relevant experience in design of radiation protection elements in a nuclear application. Relevant experience in shielding and source term analysis Experience performing complex geometry analyses with Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP) code. Experience in multi-discipline and multi-organization design integration required. Previous experience with nuclear reactors, nuclear handling process systems, or similar high-performance systems or equipment design. Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills. Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence. Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team's effort with minimal direction. Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives. Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach. Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001. 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. 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: 0-5% Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $69 - $115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Location: Bellevue, WA or REMOTE 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. #TerraPro 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.

Materials Engineer Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired. Experience with weld engineering for new design Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment. Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems A thorough understanding of metallurgy including welding and heat treatment of ferrous (e.g., austenitic and ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems 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. Job Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or 2 years with an M.S. degree; or equivalent experience; a degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired. Experience with weld engineering for new design Experience in determining geometries, weld methods, and property impacts for welded pipes, pressure vessels, and equipment. Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and ASME Section IX is highly desirable An understanding of the impact of weld design and parameters on complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems A thorough understanding of metallurgy including welding and heat treatment of ferrous (e.g., austenitic and ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys Experience qualifying welds for service in highly regulated applications is preferred Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems 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. Travel Required: 0-10%. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $52 - $85/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience.) Location: Bellevue, WA. 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. #TerraPro 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.

Materials Engineer Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity. Job 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. Job Qualifications: 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 An 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 The ability to work with minimal 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 Travel Required: 0-5%. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Pay Rate Range: $52-$85/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Location: Everett or Bellevue, WA. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or 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. #TerraPro 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.

Job Title: Materials Engineer Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Compile datasets from literature for basic physical and mechanical properties, complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep-fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture), irradiation performance, corrosion, and tribology. Perform Qualification of Existing Data per ASME NQA-1-2015 Develop material property correlations and advanced material performance models as input to computer codes and methods to demonstrate the performance of reactor systems, structures, and components. Plan, execute, and oversee test programs designed to address data gaps Perform quantitative and statistical analysis on test data and generate technical reports to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualifications Update and maintain a Python-based material database as well as associated design handbooks for the project. Job Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or a Master's degree. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is desired. A solid understanding of metallurgy, including fabrication and thermomechanical processing of ferrous (e.g., ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys, is required. A general understanding of the design of a nuclear reactor and subsequent impacts on materials would be considered a pl.us Ability to work with minimal direction to solve challenging problems The actual position starting level and title will be determined based on the assessment of qualifications The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and have a desire to foster teamwork Job Details: Job Type: Contract Location: Bellevue, WA. Pay Rate: $63-80 an hour (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education, and experience.) Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or a protected person. 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 401 (k) plan. #TerraPro 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.

Materials Engineer Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Materials Engineer opportunity. Job Responsibilities: Interface with project teams to provide material selection, processes, and requirements for Company's reactor development programs. Perform scientific analysis of reports and test data (e.g., metallography, non-destructive inspection, mechanical properties, ductility) and generate technical specifications to document new knowledge related to reactor design and qualification. Oversee test programs designed to develop an understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g. creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in sodium cooled fast reactor plant materials such as steel alloys Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness level of key components. Job Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of related experience with a B.S. degree; or an advanced degree with related experience, or equivalent experience. A degree in Materials Science/Engineering or a related technical discipline is desired. Prior experience in materials development, testing, and characterization for a nuclear reactor environment is desirable Experience qualifying materials for service in highly regulated applications is preferred Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) is preferred Experience developing material processing specifications, evaluating material selections and reviewing vendor material definitions. An understanding of complex mechanical phenomena (e.g., creep, fatigue, creep fatigue, stress corrosion cracking, and fracture) in high temperature systems Strong communication skills desired 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. Job Details: Contract Pay Rate Range: $37-$74 *Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience* Location: Bellevue, WA Travel Required: 0-10% 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.

Senior Robotics Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Robotics Engineer opportunity. Responsibilities: Work with the robotics team to architect, design and implement novel robotics systems for controlling ground-based rovers in farm fields Collaborate with the product team to clarify requirements Select sensing and other hardware components and technologies to enable rapid prototyping Serve as a SME on current state of the art for the full stack of robotics technologies Directly contribute in a hands-on manner to solving major technical challenges Contribute to a research roadmap in alignment with the Co's product roadmap Develop test plans for component and system level testing and validation Build and test prototype systems in the field Play a pivotal role in growing the robotics team Required Qualifications: 5+ years' experience developing and commercializing full-stack robotics systems MS or PhD in CS, EE, ME or a related field or equivalent experience Strong C++, Python skills & expertise in ROS or similar robotics software framework Deep and current knowledge of high level controls, including motion planning, localization, navigation and sensor fusion Working knowledge of low level controls, including trajectory control and state estimation techniques for perception and feedback control Experience integrating a wide range of sensing hardware, including LIDAR, cameras, other range-finding sensors, inertial navigation, GPS/GNSS sensors Experience working in a Linux-based environment including modern software engineering practices, experience with git and pull reviews Strong communication skills, including active listening, that can convey complex technical topics to teammates in plain English Bonus experience or qualifications: Field robotics experience with developing new AGVs, UAVs, USVs, or UUVs Knowledge of communication protocols including CANBUS, TCP/UDP and wireless communication Knowledge of Rust Experience working with embedded systems, real time applications, and PLCs Simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience Experience with hydraulic and electrical actuators and systems Controls knowledge including linear and nonlinear control systems design Job Details: Location: Issaquah-onsite/hybrid Direct Hire Pay Range: $150-200k 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.

Integration Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting long-term contract opportunity for an Integration Engineer with our client located in Kirkland, WA. Job Description: We have an urgent contract opening for an Integration Engineer focused on environmental and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing within the aerospace industry, specifically for aircraft electrical power equipment. Job Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and review of environmental and EMI test procedures and reports under the guidance of a senior engineer. Contribute to the development of custom test equipment designs and drawings, working from existing templates or with direct supervision. Perform routine system integration and development tests using established procedures and standard lab equipment. Support the analysis of test data to identify basic technical issues and contribute to troubleshooting efforts. Maintain and organize test data and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to project standards Provide technical support to internal technicians during the performance of tests and the building of custom test equipment. Learn and apply industry standards like DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 to test procedures and practices. Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution or other technical discipline required Familiarity with environmental testing standards, specifically DO-160 and MIL-STD-810, with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply these standards. Basic knowledge of EMI testing standards, particularly MIL-STD-461, and an interest in gaining experience with EMI test procedures. Experience in a lab setting with the ability to perform tests and collect data using both custom and standard lab test equipment. Foundational understanding of data analysis and documentation, including organizing test data and assisting in the review of results for accuracy. Aptitude for learning to design custom test equipment, with a basic understanding of how to interpret and create associated drawings. Effective communication skills for working with and supporting senior engineers, technicians, and other internal team members. Willingness to learn and grow with the team, taking on a limited variety of technical problems and assisting with troubleshooting efforts. Preferred Job Qualifications: Familiarity with lab environments, including basic safety protocols and the organization of test equipment and materials. A strong interest in learning how to define and use standard and custom test equipment for troubleshooting. Basic computer skills and familiarity with project management tools, such as JIRA, for task tracking and communication. An eagerness to assist in preparing presentations and other technical documentation for internal audiences. Job Details: Job Type: Contract Location: Kirkland, WA. Pay Range: $42-$46/hr. ITAR obligations are associated with this role; U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required. 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.

Composites Application Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Direct Hire opportunity located in White Salmon, WA. Job Responsibilities: Leads the technical response to customer Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and related inquiries. Acts as customer-facing expert in molded composites, including compression molding and bladder molding. Adheres to established quoting and costing methodologies to ensure precision and consistency in technical proposals and estimates. Estimates cycle times, material yields, and scrap factors associated with prepreg composite components and structures. Reviews ply books, part drawings, and process specs to ensure manufacturability in thermoforming or thermoset press environments Acts as a primary technical advisor for high-value clients, offering expert guidance and solutions tailored to their complex needs. Supports outside sales initiatives and aids in coordinating technical aspects of inside sales activities, enhancing the technical accuracy of sales communications. Works closely with Program Management, engineering, quality, and production to scope solutions, estimate cost and lead time, and support customers through the quoting and pre-production phases. Job Qualifications: Able to conduct technical discovery conversations with engineers, buyers, and program managers to identify manufacturable solutions Skilled at presenting and explaining technical tradeoffs (cost vs. performance, cycle time vs. tooling complexity) Capable of negotiating pricing and scope boundaries without compromising technical integrity or operational feasibility In-depth understanding of prepreg composite materials, including handling requirements, shelf life, cure cycles, and debulking processes Strong knowledge of compression, bladder, open, and press molding techniques for thermoset composite structures Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, ply books, and specifications (including aerospace or defense standards) Familiarity with tooling design principles, including material selection, mold parting lines, thermal expansion, and bladder integration Working knowledge of common composite failure modes, structural performance tradeoffs, and QA/QC methods (voids, porosity, FOD). Job Details: Job Type: Direct Hire Location: White Salmon, WA. Salary Range: $80-100K 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.