Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer

TITLE : Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

LOCATION : Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working 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.

In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world.

They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment.

TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

TerraPower is seeking to contract with 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.

TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nuclear Software Quality Assurance Engineer

The Nuclear Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that software products are developed and released with the necessary level of quality per TerraPower's Software Quality Assurance Program.

The Software Engineer will assist with the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of the SQA Program.

The SQA Program covers all software categories (i.e., Design and Analysis software, Digital Structures, Systems, or Components software, and software used to support quality requirements) and all TerraPower projects.

This position requires knowledge and understanding of the software development lifecycle and nuclear regulations such as ASME NQA-1-2015, NRC RG 1.

28, DOE O 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4, etc. This position works closely with QA, IT, Engineering, and other business support organizations to ensure software applications are implemented and maintained according to requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses experience in both software development and software quality assurance specific to the nuclear industry.

Responsibilities

• Guide software implementations through the SQA process to ensure compliance with TerraPower policies, program descriptions, and implementing procedures.
• Assist with the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of the SQA Program.
• Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle in the nuclear industry, to support software quality assurance activities and ensure quality is integrated into the software development process.
• Understanding of various nuclear regulations such as ASME NQA-1-2015, NRC RG 1.28, DOE O 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4, etc.
• Understanding of the SQA configuration management, procurement, change management, commercial grade dedication, verification, and testing.
• Train and support software development teams on the governing SQA plans and procedures.
• Author software quality assurance guidance materials, including procedures, guidelines, and templates.
• Review software quality assurance requirements, design and implementation, and test documentation for compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements.
• Perform QA software assessments. Direct the resolution of findings and follow-up.
• Aid line personnel in the development of test strategy, test procedure, and test plan for project developed and acquired software applications.
• Communicate software quality objectives and requirements to company management and co-workers with a goal to foster a company-wide culture of compliance.
• Participate in overall company initiatives and goals as applicable to the position.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree in technical discipline, information technology, or engineering, with 8 years' experience; or equivalent related work experience with 6+ years' relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• At a minimum, 6 years of experience with software development or software quality assurance in a nuclear regulated environment implementing ASME NQA-1-2015, subpart 2.

7, NRC RG 1.28, DOE O 414.1D, DOE G 414.1-4, etc.

• Experience with the development and / or maintenance of software requirements definition, testing, and documentation.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools (e.g., version control, continuous integration, unit testing, integration testing, requirements management, configuration management).
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to maintain good working relationship with management, peers, and customers of all technical levels to resolve software quality issues.
• A high degree of trust and integrity, ability to communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to plan and implement methods for process improvement and trouble-shooting issues.
• Experience facilitating root cause analysis and risk management identification and tracking related to software development programs.
• Software Development Project Management experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Experience interfacing with multiple disciplines, including QA, IT, and Engineering.
• Experience with software used to support quality requirements (e.g., Omega PIMS, DevonWay, Agile, ATOM, Oracle ERP, Documentum).

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and / or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.

Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties / expectations.

An applicant's ability to perform and / or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities : Sitting and / or standing for extended periods, bending / stooping, grasping / gripping, fine motor control (hands).
• Physical exertion and / or requirements : Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work : Prolonged.
• Special Senses : Visual and audio focused work.
• Work Conditions : Stairs, typing / keyboard, standard and / or sitting working environment of >

8 hrs. / day.

Travel required : 0-5%.

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.

S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.

S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary.

Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Job Type : Full-time

Salary Range L11 : $120,672 - $201,119

Salary Range L12 : $163,702 - $226,119

Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 - 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits :

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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information : https : / / www.terrapower.com / contact-us / careers /

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