TerraPower
Title
MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager; Nuclear Design
Location Bellevue, Washington, United States
Job Type Full-time
Description TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.
TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an affirmative action plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for MCFR Nuclear Design
Inform the MCFR Nuclear Design Manager of activities within Nuclear Design discipline
Approve technical documents when delegated by the MCFR Nuclear Design Manager
Provide oversight of technical tasks within discipline areas or responsibility
Lead discipline group meetings when needed
Assign tasks to individuals within Nuclear Design to support project objectives
Interface with project stakeholders to ensure tasks are prioritized appropriately and promote communication across the discipline
Assist in the development, maintenance, and use of discipline guidelines (e.g., design criteria, design guides, desktop instructions, design notes)
Assist with the engineering staffing plan, hiring process, and onboarding within the discipline
Provide management guidance, mentorship, training, 1:1s and Company performance reviews for individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design as required
Coach less experienced engineers and dedicate time and efforts toward growing talents
Ensure technical capabilities (training) and professional development of individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design align with project needs as required
Recognize the need and recommend obtaining external subject matter experts
Approve weekly timecard submissions for individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design as required
Key Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience for level 12, or 10 years of relevant experience for level 13. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance.
Demonstrated experience with nuclear design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and nuclear sensitive equipment (nuclear reactors, reactivity control systems, critical assemblies, subcritical assemblies, radiation shields and/or nuclear instrumentation), including procurement support
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring project deadlines and objectives are met
Experience in radiation transport analysis using industry software MCNP6.2, OpenMC, ARMI, and/or ATTILA desired
Experience with software quality assurance
Experience with nuclear design model validation and verification
Working knowledge of nuclear standards such as: ANSI/ANS 19.1, ANSI/ANS 19.3, ANSI/ANS 19.3.4, ANSI/ANS 8.1, ANSI/ANS 8.24
Organized and detail oriented, with excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
Experience with common collaboration software Atlassian Confluence and JIRA desired
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
Motor Abilities: Sitting 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 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%
Eligibility and Export Controls TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower 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 TerraPower’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, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464
Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158
Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 to 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Life and Disability
Gender Affiliation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
Flexible Work Schedule
Additional Information TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
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Location Bellevue, Washington, United States
Job Type Full-time
Description TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.
TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an affirmative action plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact for MCFR Nuclear Design
Inform the MCFR Nuclear Design Manager of activities within Nuclear Design discipline
Approve technical documents when delegated by the MCFR Nuclear Design Manager
Provide oversight of technical tasks within discipline areas or responsibility
Lead discipline group meetings when needed
Assign tasks to individuals within Nuclear Design to support project objectives
Interface with project stakeholders to ensure tasks are prioritized appropriately and promote communication across the discipline
Assist in the development, maintenance, and use of discipline guidelines (e.g., design criteria, design guides, desktop instructions, design notes)
Assist with the engineering staffing plan, hiring process, and onboarding within the discipline
Provide management guidance, mentorship, training, 1:1s and Company performance reviews for individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design as required
Coach less experienced engineers and dedicate time and efforts toward growing talents
Ensure technical capabilities (training) and professional development of individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design align with project needs as required
Recognize the need and recommend obtaining external subject matter experts
Approve weekly timecard submissions for individuals within MCFR Nuclear Design as required
Key Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience for level 12, or 10 years of relevant experience for level 13. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance.
Demonstrated experience with nuclear design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and nuclear sensitive equipment (nuclear reactors, reactivity control systems, critical assemblies, subcritical assemblies, radiation shields and/or nuclear instrumentation), including procurement support
Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring project deadlines and objectives are met
Experience in radiation transport analysis using industry software MCNP6.2, OpenMC, ARMI, and/or ATTILA desired
Experience with software quality assurance
Experience with nuclear design model validation and verification
Working knowledge of nuclear standards such as: ANSI/ANS 19.1, ANSI/ANS 19.3, ANSI/ANS 19.3.4, ANSI/ANS 8.1, ANSI/ANS 8.24
Organized and detail oriented, with excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
Experience with common collaboration software Atlassian Confluence and JIRA desired
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
Motor Abilities: Sitting 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 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%
Eligibility and Export Controls TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower 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 TerraPower’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, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464
Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158
Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 to 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Life and Disability
Gender Affiliation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
Flexible Work Schedule
Additional Information TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
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