MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager Nuclear Design

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 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.

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. Youll 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:

Bachelors 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 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 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%

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:

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Level 12: $168316 - $252475

Salary Range Level 13: $196537 - $294806

*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

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: Experience:

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