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MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TerraPowerBellevue, WA, US
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Overview

Title : MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Location : Bellevue, Washington, United States

Job Type : Full-time

Description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. The company aims 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. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a federal contractor, TerraPower has an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

TerraPower\'s Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program is commercializing a fast spectrum, chloride salt cooled molten salt reactor technology. The Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) is planned to be the first liquid-fueled, fast spectrum reactor built and operated, and will be constructed at Idaho National Laboratory.

Role

MCFR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

TerraPower seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the MCRE team as a system lead. Responsibilities begin with supporting the integration of the Reactor Enclosure System within the Mockup. The Reactor Enclosure System is an ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section III Division 5 vessel and piping system. The Mockup is a full-scale, non-nuclear version of MCRE to be built and operated at TerraPower\'s Everett, WA laboratory. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the MCRE Reactor Enclosure System design through installation at Idaho National Laboratory and will support future designs within MCFR.

Responsibilities

  • Reactor Enclosure System Lead Engineer
  • Deliver and integrate the Mockup and MCRE Reactor Enclosure System, act as technical representative for supplier contracts, manage schedule and budget, and provide technical support for installation
  • Write ASME design specifications and mechanical load description documents
  • Originate and oversee mechanical design calculations and reports under a quality program
  • Conduct review meetings with key stakeholders and manage interfaces with other systems
  • Perform mechanical design activities across the Plant including hand calculations, finite element analysis, and technical reviews
  • Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain high engineering design quality and identify process improvements

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Level 11 : minimum 10 years related experience with Bachelor's; or 6 years with a Master\'s
  • Level 12 : minimum 15 years related experience with Bachelor's; or 8 years with a Master\'s
  • Experience with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and B31 codes
  • Experience under a Quality Program (e.g., NQA-1 or ISO 9001)
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver qualified hardware and supporting documentation
  • Proficiency with finite element analysis software, ANSYS preferred
  • Detail-oriented review of drawings, documents, and calculations for consistency and technical rigor
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Creative thinking with strong analytical / problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently with minimal direction
  • High level of trust, integrity, open communication, and teamwork
  • Actual position starting level and title determined by qualifications
  • Bonus qualifications : CAD in SolidWorks; experience with commercial piping and pressure vessel software; ASME BPVC III.5 high-temperature design and analysis; understanding of molten salt reactor and other advanced reactors; understanding of fabrication operations

    • Job Functions

    Job Functions describe physical actions and working conditions. An applicant\'s ability to perform these actions will be discussed with accommodations considered as appropriate. Information is to help describe duties and expectations.

  • Motor abilities : Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending / stooping, grasping, fine motor control
  • Physical exertion : Minimal, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Repetitive work : Prolonged
  • Special senses : Visual and audio focused work with PPE
  • Work conditions : Stairs, typing, standard / sitting work >

    • 8 hrs per day

    Salary and Benefits

    Salary ranges are listed for Level 11 and Level 12 : Level 11 : $125,257 - $208,762; Level 12 : $169,922 - $235,464. Salary offers are within a posted band and based on market data and qualifications. This range is specific to Washington State.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Discretionary short-term incentive eligibility
  • Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits for family or individual
  • Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability benefits
  • Gender affirmation benefits
  • Parental leave
  • 401k Plan
  • Generous PTO and holidays
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional and educational support opportunities
  • Flexible work schedule

    • TerraPower career and benefits information : TerraPower does not provide a direct link in this description.

    Note

    TerraPower\'s technology is export controlled. Applicants may be required to identify citizenship status for export control reviews. Government export authorization times vary.

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