TITLE: Deputy Manager, Test Engineering MCFR
LOCATION: Everett, WA
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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Deputy Manager, Test Engineering MCFR
TerraPower is seeking a MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager that is responsible for supporting personnel and technical oversight for MCFR Test Engineering. This position will report to the MCFR Test Engineering Manager. The MCFR Deputy Discipline Manager will work to assure technical adequacy of work product from direct reports, develop and oversee engineering processes related to Test Engineering, provide personnel management to reports, and provide technical support and approvals for MCFR projects.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as a primary point of contact for MCFR Test Engineering
• Inform discipline and engineering management of major emerging technical issues
• Provide management guidance, mentorship, training, 1:1s and company performance reviews for individuals within MCFR Test Engineering as required
• Approve technical documents when delegated by the MCFR Test Engineering Manager
• Provide oversight of technical tasks within discipline areas or responsibility
• Lead discipline group meetings, communication, and announcements when needed
• Assign tasks to individuals within Test Engineering to support project objectives
• Interface with project stakeholders to ensure tasks are prioritized appropriately, to support budget and schedule development, and to promote communication across the discipline
• Assist in drafting policy and procedures for MCFR Test Engineering
• Assist with the engineering staffing plan, hiring process, and onboarding within the discipline
• Coach less experienced engineers and dedicate time and efforts toward growing talents
• Ensure technical capabilities (training) and professional development of individuals within MCFR Test Engineering align with project needs as required
• Recognize the need and recommend obtaining external subject matter experts
• Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on discipline design issues as delegated from manager
• Approve weekly timecard submissions for individuals within MCFR Test Engineering as required
• Uphold standard operating procedures and policies in the TerraPower laboratory
• Coordinate with the TerraPower Everett Lab (EVL) Manager to align the work with other projects
• Coordinate with the Lab Operations Team and the Safety Team to ensure proper communication of testing activities and compliance with safety policies
• Ensure that work process execution and technical adequacy are in accordance with contract requirements, project standards and industry standards and executed per TerraPower procedures
Key Qualifications and Skills
• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; up to 2 years of experience may be substituted for an advanced degree
• Demonstrated experience in managing personnel in a quality-driven testing environment preferred
• Experience leading/supervising coordination of resources to support preparation of testing processes (i.e., hazard assessment, requirements development, procedure writing, etc.)
• Must have experience in performing and/or overseeing testing held to applicable requirements such as NQA-1
• Must have experience writing specifications for procurement, testing, and fabrication
• Must possess a broad understanding of the various engineering disciplines and how they interrelate in the design and testing of plant systems
• Experience with common collaboration software – Atlassian Confluence and Jira desired
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
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 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 50 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
• Travel required 0-10%
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 Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762
*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. 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.
Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual
· 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/