Engineering Analysis Automation Software Manager

TerraPower • Bellevue, WA

70d • $169,922 - $235,464 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Engineering Analysis Automation Software (EAAS) Manager will lead the development of next-generation digital products for nuclear engineering analysts, reactor engineers, and operators. These products will automate complex nuclear engineering workflows, integrate with plant digital systems, and serve as the foundation for TerraPower's broader digital strategy for commercial products. This position reports directly to the Director of Safety and Engineering Analysis (SEA) in the Natrium Program and will work closely with the Director of Digital Products and AI. This role is central to TerraPower's mission of delivering commercial-grade software products that not only accelerate reactor design cycles but also directly support plant operators in safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.

Requirements

• 6+ years in engineering/scientific software development, with 2+ years in team management or technical leadership including performance management, task planning, and mentoring engineers of varying backgrounds.
• Proven track record of building, shipping, and maintaining commercial software products.
• Expertise in modern software engineering practices (Python, C++, HPC, CI/CD, cloud deployment).
• Proven track record of working with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, business development, and regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis domains (neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, or safety analysis).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (e.g., Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics) from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing digital products in highly regulated, mission-critical industries (nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy).
• Familiarity with DOE, NRC, or ASME software compliance standards.
• Exposure to digital twin initiatives, advanced analytics, or physics-informed ML.
• Experience scaling teams and products under a Director-level strategic umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Translate digital product and automation strategies into executable software development roadmaps.
• Oversee the team's day-to-day execution: sprint planning, backlog management, release schedules, and product sustainment.
• Ensure timely delivery of software features and products that align with TerraPower's broader digital strategy.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of software engineers (3-6 engineers), computational scientists, and nuclear engineers.
• Set and maintain a high technical standard for the team by conducting regular design and code reviews, mentoring engineers at all levels, and driving continuous improvements in performance and reliability.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, software quality assurance, collaboration, and accountability within the SEA Organization.
• Manage the full product lifecycle for engineering analysis automation tools and plant-supporting digital software products.
• Oversee commercial-grade practices in testing, release management, packaging, documentation, observability, and support.
• Work closely with Directors to ensure internal tools evolve into commercial-ready offerings.
• Implement and enforce software quality assurance practices consistent with NQA-1, V&V, and NRC/DOE/ASME standards.
• Maintain rigorous configuration management, testing, and traceability frameworks.
• Hands-on contribution/coding - ability to allocate your time to actively participate in the software development process by writing, reviewing and maintaining high-quality code, including troubleshooting key portions of the automation pipeline.
• Collaborate with the Directors on roadmap refinement, resource planning, and external vendor engagement to ensure timelines align with the company's mission and goals.
• Partner with reactor engineering, plant operations, and IT teams to ensure digital products meet user needs.
• Provide technical feedback to Directors to inform long-range strategy and investment decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits including 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees