Quality Assurance Engineer

TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer

LOCATION: Everett WA USA

TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue Washington. At our core we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor 2006 the company 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 development. TerraPowers mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. TerraPower is committed to bringing sustainable affordable and safe energy to address global issues. 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. 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.

Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Candidate will have QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50 Appendix B regulated environment. Candidate will have a working knowledge of the NQA-1 and a strong background in auditing with current Lead Auditor certification preferred or with the ability to become a Lead Auditor. The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience applying a graded approach to quality in environments ranging from conceptual design using collaborative environments to safety related design and activities supporting Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR) and licensing and construction permits. Experience with industry codes standards and guides such as ASME AWS AISC ASTM EPRI NEI ISO NEC and IEEE are strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Review customer and regulatory contracts and develop baseline requirements matrix/documents.

Interface with customer and supplier QA representatives and provide solutions to technical and complex compliance issues.

Review internal and external engineering documents including design drawings specifications test plans/procedures and other technical documents.

Evaluate and qualify (audit/CGD) suppliers and partners.

Plan and perform commercial grade surveys of commercial suppliers

Knowledge of Nonconformance and Part 21 Reporting processes.

Support Engineering with the development and implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans.

Coordinate and host Customer and Regulator audits surveillances and visits.

Review and revise QA processes and procedures.

Plan and perform Supplier and Internal Audits as an Auditor.

Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Continuous Improvement Lessons Learned/Operational Experience and Risk Management processes.

Review quality affecting procedures (engineering procurement document control records testing etc.) to ensure program compliance.

Review procurement specifications purchase requisitions purchase orders contracts task orders and agreements to ensure flow-down of applicable quality assurance requirements.

Review design drawings specifications test plans/procedures and other technical documents for quality assurance requirements using a graded approach to quality when applicable.

On site presence at Everett and/or Bellevue Labs will be required

Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline business management or quality assurance field.

10 years experience in a nuclear (NRC DOE) Quality Assurance function preferred or in a regulated environment such as EPA aerospace etc.

Current or previous certification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor or other industry recognized certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire.

Software Quality Assurance experience is highly desired.

Electrical and/or I&C experience and qualifications are highly desired.

Military experience or prior TerraPower experience is a plus.

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 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 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 0-25%

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: $113605 - $170408

Salary Range Level 11: $125257 - $208762

*Typically our employee salaries are within .90 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidates 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 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

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