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System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

System One

Senior Safety Methods Engineer

Bellevue, WA · Remote

$37 - $74/hr

Onsite, remote available for exceptional non-local candidates. Overview: This role develops and ... The engineer also builds automated, repeatable workflows, documents methodologies and assumptions ...

Axon

Senior Sales Engineer, Enterprise Air

Seattle, WA · Remote

$118K - $163K/yr

Remote- travel up to 50% of time Reports to : Sr. Director, Sales Engineering Profile of Success Strategic Customer Leadership: * Strategic, customer-facing technical leader with 8+ years of ...

City of Sammamish

Senior Engineer, Traffic

Sammamish, WA · On-site +1

$122K - $168K/yr

The Senior Traffic Engineer plays a key role in advancing traffic safety and shaping an efficient, accessible, and multimodal transportation network for the Sammamish community. Serving as the City ...

Paradigm

Senior Applied ML Engineer

Seattle, WA · Remote

$125K - $183K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Applied ML Engineer to be part of revolutionizing these industries. We are looking for a Senior Applied ML Engineer to design, implement, and scale machine learning ...

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How much do remote optical engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote optical engineer in Seattle, WA is $163,433.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $146,800.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote optical engineer?

A Remote Optical Engineer designs, analyzes, and tests optical systems and components while working from a remote location. They may be involved in developing lenses, fiber optics, laser systems, or imaging technologies for industries like telecommunications, healthcare, or aerospace. Using simulations and modeling software, they optimize optical performance and troubleshoot design challenges. Collaboration with teams happens virtually, requiring strong communication skills. This role often demands expertise in optics, photonics, and related engineering principles.

What projects or challenges does a remote optical engineer typically work on?

As a Remote Optical Engineer, you may work on projects ranging from designing lenses or laser systems to optimizing fiber optic communications or developing imaging devices. Common challenges include troubleshooting optical alignment remotely, accurately simulating system performance, and ensuring close collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineering teams across different time zones. The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and navigate virtual project management tools is essential for success. These diverse projects offer opportunities to innovate, enhance your technical skills, and contribute to cutting-edge technologies from anywhere.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a remote optical engineer?

To excel as a Remote Optical Engineer, you need a solid understanding of optics, photonics, and optical system design, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with simulation tools such as Zemax or LightTools, CAD software, and possibly certifications in optical engineering or fiber optics is highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, effective communication, and self-motivation are key soft skills, especially when working remotely. These skills are vital for delivering precise optical solutions, collaborating efficiently across virtual teams, and managing projects independently.

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Infographic showing various Remote Optical Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, 37% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $163,433 per year, or $78.6 per hour.

Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer

System One

Bellevue, WA • Remote

$69 - $115/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title: Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer Location: Bellevue, WA Type: Contract (yearlong) typically extends on a yearly basis Compensation: $69-$115 hourly Contractor Work Model: Fully Remote Paid Holidays | PTO

System One is seeking to contract with a Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer responsible for performing safety analyses of our client’s Demonstration reactor, and support design transients analysis, Structures, Systems and Components (SSC) classification, development of analytical models and methods, as well as uncertainty quantification and sensitivity calculation. Responsibilities

  • Develop system models and perform safety analysis of Anticipated Operational Occurrence (AOO), Design Basis Event (DBE), and Design Basis Accident (DBA) for the Demonstration reactor.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish core and reactor SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NEI 18-04 Licensing Basis Event (LBE) analyses and findings into licensing documentation and project design activities.
  • Contribute to the safety method development, such as code assessment, scaling analysis, code verification and validation activities, etc.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of model development and analysis results.
  • Perform engineering reviews of other engineering analysis and design deliverables, such as ASME design transients
  • Assess plant transient benchmark tests, identify applicable tests relevant to the reactor and perform benchmark calculations.
  • Contribute to our client’s software framework implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis.

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • Extensive experience in nuclear safety analysis, nuclear reactor system modeling.
  • Significant experience with safety analysis software such as RELAP5, TRACE, TRAC, SAS4A/SASSYS-1, or other nuclear system analysis software.
  • Experience in transient and accident analysis for submittals to NRC, such as Chapter 15 in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR), is highly desired.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic fundamentals as well as reactor dynamics and transient phenomena.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor core physics such as neutron transport theory and reactivity feedback.
  • Knowledgeable of nuclear reactor instrumentation and control systems, and related modeling approaches in the safety analysis computer code.
  • Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors is required.
  • Familiarity with EMDAP and Regulatory Guide 1.203 is preferred.
  • Experience with SFR safety analysis or methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs, such as Light Water Reactors (LWRs), can be considered when differentiating candidates.
  • Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling and reporting skills.
  • Understanding 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, such as Python, Fortran, or C++, is a plus.
  • B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with a minimum of 10 years’ of experience for a B.S., 7 years experience with a M.S., and 5 years of experience with a PhD. in the nuclear field.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
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. #M- #LI- #DI- Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte