Reactor Core Component Delivery Engineer

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

7h•$140,021 - $181,845•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and innovations in medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor research and development, influencing the nuclear power landscape, and contributing to the production of medical isotopes. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, project engineering, technical program management, or component delivery for complex industrial systems.
Experience managing technically complex hardware from design through fabrication and delivery.
Demonstrated ability to integrate cross-functional teams without direct management authority.
Strong understanding of engineering change management and configuration control.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing documentation, and technical requirements.
Excellent project planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to identify program risks and proactively drive mitigation plans.
Experience working directly with external suppliers and manufacturers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Jira, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting nuclear, aerospace, defense, energy, heavy industrial, or highly regulated manufacturing programs.
Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NQA-1, ISO 9001, or comparable quality systems.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, heat treatment, nondestructive examination, and final assembly.
Experience supporting first-of-a-kind (FOAK) product development or prototype hardware.
PMP certification or equivalent program management experience.
Experience leading supplier technical reviews and factory acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of assigned reactor core components from design release through manufacturing, inspection, shipment, and site delivery.
Serve as the primary interface between Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and PMO.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of integrated execution plans, schedules, milestones, and risk registers for assigned components.
Coordinate engineering deliverables required to support procurement, fabrication, inspections, testing, and acceptance.
Drive issue resolution by facilitating cross-functional decision making and ensuring timely closure of open actions.
Monitor supplier progress in coordination with Supply Chain through regular technical reviews, manufacturing readiness assessments, production meetings, and factory visits.
Track manufacturing performance, identify schedule risks, and develop recovery plans in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure component fabrication complies with applicable design requirements, codes, specifications, and quality requirements.
Lead readiness reviews and coordinate stakeholder alignment at key project milestones.
Develop leadership status reports, dashboards, and presentations highlighting delivery progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and critical decisions.
Support contract execution by coordinating technical responses in coordination with Supply Chain, reviewing supplier submittments, and resolving commercial-technical interfaces.
Identify opportunities to improve execution processes, supplier performance, and component delivery methodologies.
Work to develop processes, procedures and guidance documents as assigned.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.