Senior Nuclear Scaling Engineer

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TerraPower

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Bellevue, WA, United States

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TITLE: Senior Nuclear Scaling Engineer

LOCATION:Remote or 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 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 law. In 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.

Senior Nuclear Scaling Engineer

Reporting to the Manager of Plant Thermal Hydraulic Methods, the Senior Nuclear Scaling Engineer is responsible for conducting comprehensive scaling analyses to evaluate the applicability of legacy test data for code assessments related to sodium fast reactor systems. Identifying key distortions and providing technical justifications for their use in licensing topical reports. This will include performing and reviewing scaling studies for both in-house and external test facilities. Additionally, the Senior Nuclear Scaling Engineer will support general methodology development for the licensing topical report.
Responsibilities
  • Perform scaling analysis to determine applicability of legacy data for code assessment on sodium fast reactor applications.
  • Determine key distortions and provide technical assessment of their applicability for use in licensing topical reports.
  • Perform scaling studies of new in-house test facilities to determine applicability with demonstration plant.
  • Review scaling studies performed by other engineers for technical adequacy and approach.
  • Perform code benchmarking and validation analyses to support code qualification and methodology development using RELAP5-3D following the EMDAP process (NuReg 1.203).
  • Develop/modify methodology studies demonstrating foundational scaling methodology to aid in licensing of Natrium.
  • Support selection, procurement and qualification of applicable legacy test data.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
  • B.S. (+ 9 years), M.S. (+7 years), or PhD (+ 5 year) in nuclear, mechanical, or another related engineering/scientific field.
  • Demonstrated experience with scaling analysis and test requirement development in the nuclear or related industry.
  • Familiarity with NRC scaling methodologies (H2TS or similar) as it pertains to RG 1.203
  • Strong thermal-hydraulic analytical skills with one dimensional hydraulic network analysis, system codes experience and transient analysis.
  • Familiarity with code V&V and associated regulatory requirements.
  • Knowledgeable in nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, reactor dynamics, and transient phenomena.
  • Experience with nuclear power plant design or operations a plus.
  • Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • 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 applicant's 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/or 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 25 pounds
  • Repetitive work: Prolonged
  • Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
  • Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
  • Travel required: 0-5%
TerraPower’s 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 TerraPower’s 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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464

Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158

  • Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s 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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply