MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager; Nuclear Design at TerraPower

Bellevue, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

279158.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear Design, Leadership, Radiation Transport Analysis, Software Quality Assurance, Model Validation, Technical Writing, Communication, Collaboration Software

Industry

Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Description

TITLE: MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager; Nuclear Design LOCATION: Bellevue, Washington, 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. Nuclear Design Deputy Discipline Manager, MCFR TerraPower is seeking a Deputy Discipline Manager to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program. This position reports to the Nuclear Design Discipline Manager. This position centers on the oversight of nuclear design related technology development for MCFR commercial technology including the neutronics- and shielding design of the MCFR commercial plant, nuclear design methods development, nuclear data evaluation, and radiation transport model validation and evolving toward design and licensing of a demonstration MCFR reactor. You’ll collaborate with the Nuclear Design Discipline Manager, project managers, project engineers, nuclear design engineers, in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to develop the MCFR nuclear design technology to design and license a commercial MCFR power plant. This role is hybrid with on-site at least four days per week. The ability to be physically present at our Bellevue, WA headquarters is a requirement. 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: Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. • 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% 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 – 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 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/

Responsibilities

The Deputy Discipline Manager will oversee nuclear design technology development for the MCFR program, including neutronics and shielding design. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met and technical tasks are prioritized appropriately.