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SoftWash Systems - Grime Fighters

Senior Engineer, Fuel Handling Systems

SoftWash Systems - Grime Fighters, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009


TITLE: Senior Engineer, Fuel Handling Systems

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, 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 health.

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.

Senior Engineer, Fuel Handling Systems

TerraPower, LLC. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Fuel Handling Design Engineer. In this role, you will create and review design solutions for fuel handling equipment, structures, and systems for the Natrium Generation IV Reactor. Candidates must have extensive experience in equipment design and qualification, with an emphasis in Thermal Analysis.

Responsibilities

Design of nuclear fuel handling systems and equipment from requirements through final design.

Perform and review thermal analysis of fuel handling systems and equipment.

Develop and recommend design solutions and testing based upon thermal considerations.

Support planning efforts and maintain schedule adherence for design activities.

Identify and ensure effective application of correct design codes into the design of plant systems.

Interface with design disciplines to identify and develop plant design information.

Document design engineering work through technical writing.

Present design results in design reviews.

Review and assess technical merit of solutions provided by team members and subcontractors.

Provide technical direction and oversight of subcontractors.

Propose and initiate testing programs and provide support during test execution.

Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.

Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Education: B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.

A minimum of four years of thermal analysis experience is required.

Experience in Ansys, MathCAD, and Python is desired.

Experience with thermal hydraulic analysis and computational fluid dynamics is a plus.

Prior experience in the nuclear industry with nuclear fuel handling systems is preferred.

Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, creative thinker.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort.

Job Functions

Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods.

Physical exertion: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Repetitive work: Prolonged.

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.

Work Conditions: Standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

Travel required: 0-10%.

Job details

Salary Range Level 10: $109,446 - $164,170

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous Holiday Schedule

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply.

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