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TerraPower · 1 month ago

Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $235K/yr

10+ years exp

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. The Consequence Safety Methods & Analysis Engineer is responsible for performing methodology development and safety analysis for the Natrium demonstration reactor, contributing to safety analyses, software qualification, and hazard analysis.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop methodologies using a graded approach to the Evaluation Model Development and Assessment Process (EMDAP)

Develop assessment bases (benchmark, identify applicable tests, etc.) and assess the evaluation model

Develop analytical and computational models in collaboration with safety analysis engineers

Perform transient and accident analyses to meet the safety analysis needs of the SFR program

Work with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to establish core and SSC functional, performance, safety, and quality requirements, as well as support the overall design

Establish and maintain analysis of record and methodology documentation

Perform engineering reviews of analyses and other engineering design media

Contribute, as needed, to the implementation of capabilities required for transient and accident analysis within the TerraPower software framework

Qualification

Nuclear engineeringTransientAccident analysisRadiological consequence codesNuclear systems knowledgeSource term methods developmentEMDAP familiarityRegulatory requirements knowledgeQuantitativeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

M.S. or Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, or other relevant engineering degree, with at least 10+ years of experience in the nuclear field

Knowledgeable of nuclear systems thermal-hydraulic, fuel performance, reactor dynamics, accident source term, and transient phenomena

Significant experience with transient and accident analysis codes is required

Familiarity with nuclear design, regulatory requirements, and risk-informed performance-based technology guidance for Non-Light Water Reactors under Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.233 is required

Familiarity with EMDAP and RG 1.203 is required

Demonstrated strong quantitative, analytical, modeling, and reporting skills

Understanding of Appendix B to 10 CFR 50 and ASME NQA-1 requirements associated with analysis and software management, as well as experience working under a quality assurance program

Experience in working in multi-disciplinary engineering teams to address engineering challenges

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Preferred

Experience directly interacting with the US NRC on design and analysis methodology applications, such as licensing topical report(s), is strongly preferred

Experience with source term and radiological consequence codes is highly desirable

Experience with source term methods development is highly desirable

Experience with SFR safety methods is highly desirable. Experience with other reactor designs can be considered when differentiating candidates

Strong communication skills are desired