TerraPower · 8 hours ago
System Design Engineer, Intermediate Air Cooling System
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$88K/yr - $132K/yr
0+ years expTerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing nuclear energy and improving human health through innovations in medical isotopes. The System Design Engineer will be responsible for system design, analysis, and engineering oversight for advanced nuclear reactor projects, working closely with a team of engineers and scientists.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Design of fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning
Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design
Oversee suppliers during development and fabrication of sodium processing, filtration, and monitoring equipment
Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how detailed design of components impacts the greater system
Prepare system level engineering documentation including technical specifications and operations narratives
Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant level integration issues before they are realized
Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined
Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc
Generate design packages for system designs including coordinating of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications
Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings
Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria
Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification
Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 0-5 years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills, or M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 0-2 years direct experience
Familiar with heat exchanger design and analysis
Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction
Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent
Experience with mechanical systems
Familiarity with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components
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
Company
TerraPower
TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
2022-03-10Grant· $8.55M
Leadership Team
Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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