Natrium Systems Engineering Integration Lead

TITLE:                   Natrium Systems Engineering Integration Lead                               

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. 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.

Natrium Systems Engineering Integration Lead

The Natrium Systems Engineering Integration Lead reports directly to the Natrium Engineering Process Manager and is focused on the integration of Systems Engineering and project processes into the overall project delivery framework. In this role, you will act as the liaison for the project Engineering Process team to the Engineering and Project Management teams in support of TerraPower’s Natrium project, ensuring high-level Systems Engineering concepts are distilled into project delivery at the level of implementation. This role will work as part of a high-performing team of engineers and scientists focused on developing systems of next generation reactors and other highly technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply Systems Engineering principles, methods, and tools to the design of nuclear and industrial facility and its systems.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and ownership of the project System Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), with interface between the Project Management Plan, Engineering Management Plan, and TerraPower Systems Engineering program.
• Develop, implement, and continually monitor an integrated lifecycle management model of project products across the spectrum of design activities (including systems, components, testing, construction, operations, and others).
• Contribute to development and maintenance of the overall TerraPower Systems Engineering Program Description and associated project implementation.
• Identify, develop, and implement processes and procedures required to support advancement of plant design through defined project stages of development.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and implementation of procedures, forms, work guides, tools, and training related to design control, requirements management, configuration management, and other areas in coordination with the area leads. 
• Coordinate and lead planning development efforts at a project level, manage expectations for design cycle deliverables and maturity, and assist to incorporate iterations of design into program milestone due dates.
• Support the monitoring and appraisal of design organizations, partners, contractors, and subcontractors’ performance to ensure that standards for design execution and project processes are effectively and correctly implemented.
• Identify, advocate, and resolve deficiencies in process or tool implementation across multiple independent organizations, including issues in base process as well as issues in user implementation.
• Effectively support design reviews and the resolution of cross functional technical concerns.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field, and Minimum 10+ years’ experience in system and integrated product design.
• Experience in a Systems Engineering design environment, such as an INCOSE/NASA/DOE based systems programs, is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control and systems engineering tools application on complex industrial applications.
• Experience in software development, relational databases, and configuration management systems/tools desired.
• Process improvement experience, with proven ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities to implement continuous improvement solutions.
• Ability to apply expertise on multiple complex work assignments
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform both individually and as a team contributor. 

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 may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.   

Job details 

Salary Range Level 12:  $ 163,702  - $ 226,844

*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.

Job Type:  Full-time

Benefits: 

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

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