TerraPower.

Principal Engineer, System Design

Bellevue, Washington, United States · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$168k-$252kDetected 19 hours ago

Mechanical DesignResearchCommunicationWriting

About the role

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 health.
In 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.

Drive alignment across multidisciplinary engineering teams (nuclear, thermal hydraulic, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil-structural) to define and refine system requirements
Design nuclear and industrial mechanical systems, including: requirements definition, analysis, specifications, and system drawings.
Develop and maintain system architecture and design documentation (e.g., Design Basis Documents, P&IDs, Interface Control Documents).
Establish equipment design bases, including: regulatory criteria, regulatory standards, functional criteria, performance criteria, and failure mode and effects.
Evaluate technology development requirements and implement development programs for novel technologies or approaches.
Ensure designs consider lifecycle factors including operability, maintainability, and reliability.
Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including review and verification of deliverables.
Prepare engineering change packages including calculations, design reports, design drawings, and design specifications
Interface with and support licensing activities needed to obtain both the construction and operating licenses for the reactor systems
Participate in project design reviews at project milestones and periodic assessment points to verify compliance and completeness of design.

Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.
Travel required 0-10%
Experience Level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
Previous experience with nuclear reactors and systems, high temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design is highly desired.
Professional engineering licensure is desired but not required for this position.
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and work within a design team with minimal direction.

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
$168,316 - $252,475
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Life and Disability
Gender Affirmation Benefits
Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
Promote continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices
Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required.

Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.
To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the

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