Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineering Analysis

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

12h•$168,316 - $252,475•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy and innovations in medical isotopes. The company was founded in 2006 with the goal of addressing the global need for improved energy access and economic well-being. TerraPower aims to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies and foster future leaders in the nuclear field. The company 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. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring.

Requirements

B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. Aerospace and Civil Engineering degrees are also considered.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical analysis with a B.S. degree, or 8+ years with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product.
Minimum of 2 years of experience coordinating technical project teams with a demonstrated ability to meet project goals.
Experience interfacing with other engineering disciplines.
Proficient in finite element stress analysis, mechanical analysis methods, and commercial mechanical stress analysis modeling tools with emphasis on ABAQUS or ANSYS.
Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, and metal fatigue principles.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical analysis of equipment or components, including seismic analysis, buckling analysis, thermal analysis, or creep/inelastic analysis.
Experience in the analysis of components to ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code Section III.
Working experience with other pressure equipment design codes and standards such as ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.1, and ASME B31.3.
High degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Meet minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required.

Responsibilities

Conduct mechanical analyses of reactor structures, systems, and nuclear island components to evaluate their performance.
Perform various analyses (stress, creep-fatigue, buckling, seismic, vibration) of reactor components using classical tools like Mathcad and finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ANSYS.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform static and dynamic analysis using both linear and non-linear approaches with FEA software.
Establish, review, approve, and maintain documents of analysis results and design solutions.
Direct the team’s development of required inputs and methodologies to establish structural sizing and load combinations for critical reactor components and interfaces.
Provide technical insights, mentorship, and support for high-quality, clear work packages.
Identify, define, and coordinate activities required for the successful design, analysis, and verification of reactor structures and components.
Participate in technical discussions on strategy, budget, goals, resources, and team performance.