Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer

TITLE: Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer 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. 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. 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. TerraPower's 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 company's 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 contract with 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. Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer The Nuclear Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that software products are developed and released with the necessary level of quality per TerraPower's Software Quality Assurance Program. The Software Engineer will assist with the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of the SQA Program. The SQA Program covers all software categories (i.e., Design and Analysis software, Digital Structures, Systems, or Components software, and software used to support quality requirements) and all TerraPower projects. This position requires knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle and nuclear regulations such as, ASME NQA-1-2015, NRC RG 1.28, DOE O 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4, etc. This position works closely with QA, IT, Engineering, and other business support organizations to ensure software applications are implemented and maintained according to requirements. The ideal candidate possesses experience in both software development and software quality assurance specific to the nuclear industry. Responsibilities * Guide software implementations through the SQA process to ensure compliance with TerraPower policies, program descriptions, and implementing procedures. * Assist with the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of the SQA Program. * Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle in the nuclear industry, to support software quality assurance activities and ensure quality is integrated into the software development process. * Understanding of various nuclear regulations such as, ASME NQA-1-2015, NRC RG 1.28, DOE O 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4, etc. * Understanding of the SQA configuration management, procurement, change management, commercial grade dedication, verification, and testing. * Train and support software development teams on the governing SQA plans and procedures. * Author software quality assurance guidance materials, including procedures, guidelines, and templates. * Review software quality assurance requirements, design and implementation, and test documentation for compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements. * Perform QA software assessments. Direct the resolution of findings and follow-up. * Aid line personnel in the development of test strategy, test procedure, and test plan for project developed and acquired softwa