TerraPower · 13 hours ago
Quality Assurance Engineer
Everett, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $177K/yr
15+ years expTerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing global energy solutions through innovative nuclear technologies. The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for performing quality assurance activities for advanced reactor programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Review customer and regulatory contracts and develop baseline requirements matrices/documents
Interface with customer and supplier QA representatives to assist with resolution of quality, technical, and complex compliance issues
Review internal and external engineering documents including design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, etc., to ensure compliance with governing procedures and appropriate flow down of applicable QA requirements
Plan and perform (as a Certified Audit Team Leader (ATL)) supplier qualification audits and surveillances of suppliers and partnering companies
Perform annual evaluations and triennial audits of approved suppliers on the TerraPower Evaluated Suppliers List (ESL)
Coordinate and host Customer and Regulator audits, surveillances, and visits
Develop, revise, and/or review QA processes and procedures
Plan and perform (as a certified ATL) internal Audits
Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned/Operational Experience, and Risk Management processes
Review quality affecting procedures (engineering, procurement, document control, records, testing, etc.) to ensure flow-down of applicable QA requirements
Review procurement specifications, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, task orders, statement of work, and quality program requirements documents to ensure flow-down of applicable quality assurance requirements
Perform Internal audits of TerraPower QA policy, implementing procedures, and documentation
Perform mentoring and training on various NRC quality assurance issues and licensing
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field
15 years' experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality Assurance function regulated environment by the USNRC
Current certification as NQA-1 Lead Auditor or an NRC vendor inspector other industry recognized certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1-2015, and Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.28, Revision 5
Extensive experience with evaluation and qualification of NQA-1 commercial supply chain suppliers
Extensive experience applying a graded approach to quality in environments ranging from conceptual design using collaborative environments to safety related design and construction supporting PSAR requirements and construction permits
Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE
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
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
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerUS Department of Energy
2026-01-20Secondary Market
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
Leadership Team
Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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