Manager – Natrium Fuel Handling Systems
TerraPower
Manager – Natrium Fuel Handling Systems
TerraPower
Develops advanced nuclear reactors and isotopes
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. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”
TerraPower is seeking to hire 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.
Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems
The Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems role is responsible for the engineering and delivery of systems and components for Natrium Reactor Plants. This position serves as the system lead and design authority for the Water Pool Fuel Handling System and the Fuel Transport and Storage System – you will be responsible for the design and delivery of the spent fuel pool and dry cask storage equipment. The role functions as the manager of people for a multidisciplinary design engineering team of TerraPower employees and also oversees subcontracted resources and suppliers. The Manager, Natrium Fuel Handling Systems role reports to the Senior Manager of Fuel Handling Systems, and works closely with project management, adjacent engineering teams, supplier parters, and support organizations to deliver safely operating systems and equipment.
Responsibilities
Key Qualifications and Skills
This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. 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.
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.
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 may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary Range: $153,862 – $205,149
Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
Develops advanced nuclear reactors and isotopes
TerraPower develops advanced nuclear technologies to provide carbon-free energy and medical isotopes. The company works on next-generation reactors such as the Traveling Wave Reactor, Molten Chloride Fast Reactor, and sodium fast reactor. Its products generate electricity through fission in these next-gen designs, and the medical isotope work involves extracting isotopes like Actinium-225 for cancer treatment via partnerships (e.g., with Radiopharm). TerraPower generates revenue through technology licensing, partnerships, and supply agreements, serving utilities, government agencies, and medical institutions. The company differentiates itself by pursuing a diverse portfolio of reactor technologies and by combining power generation with medical isotope applications, complemented by collaborations and licensing to bring technologies to market. Its goal is to provide scalable, carbon-free energy while addressing medical needs through isotope production and new reactor deployments.
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