Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer

TITLE: Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis 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.

Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer

The Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer is part of a growing team supporting the design and licensing of the Natrium demonstration reactor and is primarily responsible for performing methodology development and safety analysis in the following areas:

Analysis of Licensing Basis Events (LBEs) With Radionuclide Release

Mechanistic Source Term

Emergency Planning Zone

Radiological Release Consequence

The Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer may also contribute subject matter expert to other projects under development by the TerraPower Sodium-cooled Fast Reactor (SFR) Program. Other engineering activities include but are not limited to performing accident analyses contributing to software qualification participating in hazard analysis participating in Structures Systems and Components (SSC) classification as well as performing verification and validation activities.

Under the TerraPower SFR Program the Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer receives administrative technical and project supervision from the Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Manager.

Responsibilities:

Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP).

Develop assessment bases (benchmark identify applicable tests etc.) and assess the evaluation model.

Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers.

Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the SFR program.

Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional performance safety and quality requirements as well as support the overall design.

Establish and maintain analysis of record and methodology documentation.

Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media.

Contribute as needed to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the TerraPower software framework.

Key Qualifications and Skills

M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering or other relevant engineering degree with at least 10 years of experience in the nuclear field.

Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic fuel performance reactor dynamics accident source term and transient phenomena.

Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications such as licensing topical report(s) is strongly preferred.

Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required.

Experience with source term and radiological consequence codes is highly desirable.

Familiarity with nuclear design regulatory requirements and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is required.

Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required.

Experience with source term methods development is highly desirable.

Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates.

Demonstrated strong quantitative analytical modeling and reporting skills.

Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management as well as experience working under a quality assurance program.

Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.

Strong communication skills are 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 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 12: $169922 - $235464

Salary Range Level 13: $194197 - $279158

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals 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 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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