Core Structural Materials Engineering Manager

Core Structural Materials Engineering Manager

Location:

Bellevue, WA, USA.

Terra Power 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. Terra Power’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field.

Terra Power 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.

The Natrium Core Structural Materials Engineering Manager reports directly to the Senior Manager, Core Material Qualification. This position focuses on managing the development and qualification of Natrium reactor core assembly materials, establishing a supply chain, and providing material performance data to the design organization. The manager leads a dedicated team of engineers and supports project scheduling and reporting activities.

• Oversee the development and deployment of material performance models for metallic materials used to fabricate reactor core assembly components.
• Approve material property datasets generated via Qualification of Existing Data per ASME NQA-1-2015.
• Oversee materials test programs to validate models and ensure development and testing efforts meet programmatic objectives of the Natrium reactor.
• Provide materials engineering support for the procurement of engineered components and systems, including leading technical development of suppliers to increase technology readiness levels.
• Oversee development, optimization, and qualification of new materials for sodium fast reactor applications.
• Coordinate with Fuel Development, Fuel Fabrication, and Core Design groups to develop fuel technologies supporting Natrium Kemmerer Unit 1 and future commercial reactor concepts.
• Inform and support the licensing process for advanced reactor fuel.
• Work with the Senior Manager and Project Management team to develop and maintain the schedule and budget.
• Manage the Core Materials Qualification team to deliver project work within schedule and cost constraints.
• Communicate engineering progress to team, stakeholders, and management.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, standards, and regulatory criteria.
• Enforce rigorous work processes and technical reviews of team deliverables.
• Demonstrate leadership in safety and quality.
• Establish procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Implement quality assurance policy and requirements for the project.
• Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on materials engineering design issues.
• Recommend staff changes and work with Human Resources to manage approved staffing changes.
• Support development of direct reports through mentoring, training, and challenging assignments.

• 8+ years of related nuclear experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university; alternatively, 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in successful management with at least 2 years of supervisory or mentoring experience.
• Solid understanding of metallurgy, including fabrication and thermomechanical processing of ferrous and nonferrous alloys.
• Advanced knowledge of nuclear quality programs, design control, and configuration management principles.
• Experience with stringent quality systems (ISO-9001, AS9100) and ASME NQA-1; experience with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B highly desired.
• General understanding of reactor plant design and experience with sodium‑cooled fast reactors is a plus.
• Self‑starter capable of working individually and as a team contributor; proven ability to direct small teams with minimal oversight.
• High degree of trust and integrity, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proven track record in…