TerraPower
TITLE:Senior Engineer, Thermal Hydraulics
LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA
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.
Senior Engineer, Thermal Hydraulics
Reporting to the Manager, System Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis, you will perform investigations and analyses of thermal hydraulics and fluid dynamics for the liquid sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor Program. Ideal candidates will have background and experience in running more than one commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code, as well as steady and transient hydraulic network analysis.
Responsibilities
Performing analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for the Natrium 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
Work on complex issues where judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with minimal supervision.
Key Qualifications and Skills
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 commercial CFD package (STAR-CCM+ preferred)
Working knowledge of variety CFD best practices, modeling approaches, meshing parameters to be suited for specific applications balancing accuracy, 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 a plus
Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems a plus
Experience with low Prandtl number fluid heat transfer a plus
Familiarity and experience with CFD verification and validation of computational modeling methodologies a plus
Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards 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 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 Functions
Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing 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 hrs./day
Travel required: 0-5%
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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details Salary Range Level 10:$117,922 - $176,883
Salary Range Level 11:$138,6857 - $208,027
*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 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.
Job Type:Full-time
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 Aff affirmation 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
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply
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LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA
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.
Senior Engineer, Thermal Hydraulics
Reporting to the Manager, System Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis, you will perform investigations and analyses of thermal hydraulics and fluid dynamics for the liquid sodium-cooled Natrium Reactor Program. Ideal candidates will have background and experience in running more than one commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code, as well as steady and transient hydraulic network analysis.
Responsibilities
Performing analysis and design of structures, systems, and components for the Natrium 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
Work on complex issues where judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results with minimal supervision.
Key Qualifications and Skills
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 commercial CFD package (STAR-CCM+ preferred)
Working knowledge of variety CFD best practices, modeling approaches, meshing parameters to be suited for specific applications balancing accuracy, 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 a plus
Experience with analysis of high temperature thermal-fluid systems a plus
Experience with low Prandtl number fluid heat transfer a plus
Familiarity and experience with CFD verification and validation of computational modeling methodologies a plus
Experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA) program and Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standards 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 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 Functions
Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing 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 hrs./day
Travel required: 0-5%
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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details Salary Range Level 10:$117,922 - $176,883
Salary Range Level 11:$138,6857 - $208,027
*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 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.
Job Type:Full-time
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 Aff affirmation 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
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply
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