MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
TerraPowerTITLE: MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
LOCATION: Bellevue, WA or Remote
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.
TerraPower’s 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 Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
TerraPower is seeking a Senior 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 high-temperature component design and analysis, beginning with supporting installation of the non-nuclear MCRE Mockup and evolving toward delivery of MCRE components predominately in the Reactor Core System group. You’ll 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 fully remote with limited travel requirements.
Join us in this mechanical design role to help advance a first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor towards commercial development.
Responsibilities:
• Depending on candidate experience level, may be responsible for delivery of the Reactor Enclosure System (an ASME BPVC Section III Division 5 vessel and piping system)
• Act as technical representative for supplier contracts by managing schedule and budget impacts and providing technical direction
• Support the Reactor Core System group through the origination of ASME design specifications, load description documents, statements of work, and technical direction from the mechanical design discipline
• Coordinate input and requirements from the engineering and project team to produce mechanical 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 mechanical design activities across the Plant including hand calculations, finite element analysis, and technical reviews
• Advise on high-temperature design considerations using ASME BPVC III.5 requirements
Key Qualifications and Skills
• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Less experience may be considered based on assessment of qualifications.
o Minimum 10 years of relevant experience for Level 11
o Minimum 15 years of relevant experience for Level 12
• Demonstrated ability to deliver qualified hardware and supporting documentation
• Proficiency with CAD using SolidWorks
• Understanding of ASME Y14.1 drawing development/review and ASME Y14.5 principles and application
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
• Understanding of fabrication operations including machining, welding, heat treatment, and inspections
• Skilled in detail-oriented review of drawings, documents, and calculations to ensure consistency, precision, and technical rigor
• Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes (highly desired)
• Experience with bolted joint design/calculation, welded joint design/calculation, and design for thermal gradients (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 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 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%
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 may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,833
Salary Range Level 11: $138,685 - $208,027
*We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications 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
· 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/