Natrium Reactor Product Development Manager na TerraPower

TITLE:    Natrium Reactor Product Development Manager

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 contract with, via agency vendor, 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 Reactor Product Development Manager

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Reactor Product Development Manager to lead the development of new reactor products, systems, and equipment associated with the program. This position will focus on developing the basis for competitiveness of the reactor technology through cost reduction initiatives on Natrium projects, supporting improvements to the economic viability of the Natrium reactor lines, and ensuring the Natrium reactor technology is well positioned within the nuclear technology market. This position works closely with the Natrium Product Development Manager, VP of Business Development, VP of Commercial Development and the Natrium Leadership team to ensure that the development of Natrium reactor technology meets the needs of our future customers and the corporate strategy.  This position collaborates with the Natrium Leadership team to ensure that Natrium Reactor Product information provided to Commercial and Business Development teams is accurate and integrated appropriately. The Reactor Product Development Manager will have the unique opportunity to contribute to the development of technology with a significant global impact, working at the forefront of nuclear innovation, and will collaborate with world-class engineers and business leaders to bring groundbreaking reactor designs and related products to market.

Responsibilities

•  Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the Natrium Reactor Technology, aligning with the TerraPower's overall strategic objectives

•  Effectively prioritize product features and development efforts based on strategic value, technical feasibility, and resource constraints. Make informed decisions on trade-offs to optimize product delivery

•  Communicate reactor product vision, strategy, and progress effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, investors, partners, and potential customers

•  Develop strategies to enhance cost competitiveness of the Natrium Demonstration Plant and subsequent Natrium plants. 

•  Support commercial development of Natrium plants and services.

•  Participate in design decisions to ensure that cost competitiveness is considered and evaluated

•  Evaluate Natrium reactor cost drivers against other competitive offerings (i.e. PWRs, SMRs, Advanced Reactors)

•  Attract, develop and retain qualified team members.

•  Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product development process, exploring new technologies and methodologies to enhance product performance and efficiency.

•  Interface with outside agencies where required to support Natrium reactor product development

Key Qualifications and Skills

•  B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university.

•  10+ years direct experience in nuclear industry and 3+ years of supervisory experience

•  Exceptional leadership, communication, and project management skills

•  Experience in design and licensing of advanced nuclear reactors.

•  Demonstrated skill in development of product strategies and narratives in a fast paced competitive environment.

•  Advanced experience and knowledge of estimating engineering, fabrication, and construction.

•  Strong understanding of the nuclear regulations, plant work control processes, operational design philosophies, and integrated plant operations during normal and off-normal events.

•  Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1.

•  Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, including periodic training development and presentation.

•  Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.

•  Candidate must be a high potential, self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead efforts with minimal direction.

•  Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.

•  Ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.

•  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 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 5-10%

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

Job Type:  Full-time

Salary Range Level 12:  $169,922 - $235,464

Salary Range Level 13:  $194,197 -  $279,158

*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 Medical

o  Vision

o  Dental

o  Life

o  Life and Disability

o  Gender Affirmation Benefits

o  Parental Leave

•  401k Plan

•  Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o  21 days of annually accrued PTO

•  Generous Holiday Schedule

o  10 paid holidays

•  Relocation Assistance

•  Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

•  Flexible Work Schedule

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