Principal Engineer, System Design

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

2d•$168,316 - $252,475•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is seeking a Principal Engineer to support the Natrium Demonstration Project. This role will focus on the ongoing design and delivery of the Natrium primary systems, which are responsible for heat transport, reactivity control, and containment of the reactor fuel and its coolant. The engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, design engineers, analysts, test engineers, and other engineering specialties in a high-performing environment to deliver these critical systems. This is a high-impact role aimed at advancing a first-of-a-kind nuclear reactor towards commercial development.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university
15+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in developing design of complex structures, multi-discipline integration, and mechanical pressure vessel equipment.
Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and work within a design team with minimal direction.
Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Experience Level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance
Previous experience with nuclear reactors and systems, high temperature pressure vessels, or similar system design is highly desired.
General or working knowledge of ASME BPVC Section III is highly desired.
Professional engineering licensure is desired but not required for this position.
Experience in originating and developing technical documentation to support system architecture is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive alignment across multidisciplinary engineering teams (nuclear, thermal hydraulic, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil-structural) to define and refine system requirements
Design nuclear and industrial mechanical systems, including: requirements definition, analysis, specifications, and system drawings.
Develop and maintain system architecture and design documentation (e.g., Design Basis Documents, P&IDs, Interface Control Documents).
Establish equipment design bases, including: regulatory criteria, regulatory standards, functional criteria, performance criteria, and failure mode and effects.
Evaluate technology development requirements and implement development programs for novel technologies or approaches.
Ensure designs consider lifecycle factors including operability, maintainability, and reliability.
Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, including review and verification of deliverables.
Prepare engineering change packages including calculations, design reports, design drawings, and design specifications
Promote continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices
Interface with and support licensing activities needed to obtain both the construction and operating licenses for the reactor systems
Participate in project design reviews at project milestones and periodic assessment points to verify compliance and completeness of design.