MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TITLE: MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

LOCATION: Bellevue WA

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 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. TerraPowers 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 companys 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 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.

TerraPowers Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program is commercializing the technology to operate a fast spectrum chloride salt cooled molten salt reactor. The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) is slated to be the first liquid-fueled fast spectrum reactor built and operated and will be constructed at Idaho National Laboratory.

MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TerraPower is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the MCRE team as a system lead. Responsibility will begin with supporting the integration of the Reactor Enclosure System within the Mockup. The Reactor Enclosure System is an ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III Division 5 vessel and piping system. The Mockup is a full scale non-nuclear version of MCRE to be built and operated at TerraPowers Everett WA laboratory. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the MCRE Reactor Enclosure System design through installation at Idaho National Laboratory and go on to support future designs within MCFR.

MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
TerraPower is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). This position reports to the MCFR Mechanical Design Manager. The role centers on leading the Reactor Enclosure System (an ASME BPVC Section III Division 5 vessel and piping system referred to as the RXE) beginning with integrating the RXE into the non-nuclear MCRE Mockup at TerraPowers Everett WA laboratory and evolving toward detailed design and delivery of the RXE at Idaho National Laboratory. Youll collaborate with vendors project engineers other system leads and other discipline groups in a high-performing multi-disciplinary environment to deliver mechanical design solutions for MCFR.

Responsibilities:
Reactor Enclosure System Lead Engineer
Responsible for the delivery and integration of the Mockup and MCRE Reactor Enclosure System including acting as technical representative for supplier contracts managing schedule and budget and providing technical support for installation
Write ASME design specifications and mechanical load description documents
Conduct review meetings with key stakeholders and help to manage interfaces with other systems
Perform mechanical design activities across the Plant including hand calculations finite element analysis and technical reviews

Key Qualifications and Skills
At least a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes
Experience working under a Quality Program (for example NQA-1 or ISO 9001)
Demonstrated ability to deliver qualified hardware and supporting documentation
Fundamental understanding of finite element analysis software ANSYS preferred
Skilled in detail-oriented review of drawings documents and calculations to ensure consistency precision and technical rigor
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Creative thinking with strong analytical/problem solving skills
Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimal direction
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

Bonus Qualifications
CAD proficiency in SolidWorks
Experience with commercial piping and pressure vessel software
ASME BPVC III.5 high-temperature design and analysis
Understanding of molten salt reactor- fast reactor- and/or other advanced reactors
Understanding of fabrication operations including machining welding heat treatment and inspections

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 applicants 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 and 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 50 pounds.

Repetitive work: Prolonged.

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

Work Conditions: Stairs typing/keyboard standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

TerraPowers 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 TerraPowers 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

Salary Range Level 10: $117922 - $176833
Salary Range Level 11: $138685 - $208027

*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals qualifications 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 for family or individual

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: Experience:

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