MCFR Mechanical Design Engineer

TITLE: MCFR 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 Mechanical Design Engineer

TerraPower is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the MCFR program and MCRE project. This position reports to the MCFR Mechanical Design Discipline Management. The role centers on structural and mechanical design and drafting beginning with MCRE and evolving toward the design of future advanced reactors. Youll collaborate with system leads group leads and other discipline groups in a high-performing multi-disciplinary environment to deliver mechanical design solutions for MCFR. This role is Hybrid with 4 days in onsite.

Join us in this mechanical design role to help advance a first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor towards commercial development.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate input and requirements from the engineering and project team to produce mechanical/structural design solutions

Create 3D CAD models optimized for future design changes engineering drawings and downstream uses

Create engineering drawings adhering to ASME 14.1 and Y14.5 standards

Perform hand calculations and finite element analysis for design options

Provide planning and schedule input for design activities

Present mechanical design results for design reviews

Assess technical merit of solutions provided by team members

Key Qualifications and Skills:

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance

o Minimum 4 years of relevant experience for Level 9

o Minimum 6 years of relevant experience for Level 10

Proficiency with CAD using SolidWorks

Fundamental understanding of mechanical analysis software (ANSYS preferred)

Understanding of ASME Y14.1 drawing development/review and ASME Y14.5 principles and application

Skilled in detail-oriented review of drawings documents and calculations to ensure consistency precision and technical rigor

Understanding of fabrication operations including machining welding heat treatment and inspections

Experience with bolted joint design/calculation welded joint design/calculation and design for thermal gradients (highly desired)

Familiar with AISC building codes and design of building-like structures (highly desired)

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.

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.

Travel: 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:

Salary Range Level 9: $102804 - $154206

Salary Range Level 10: $117922 - $176833

*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

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

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