TerraPower · 1 day ago
Principal Fuel Fabrication Engineer
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expTerraPower is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, seeking a highly motivated Principal Fuel Fabrication Engineer. This role focuses on advanced nuclear reactor research and development, specifically in process development for nuclear fuel fabrication for sodium cooled fast reactors.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Work within a interdisciplinary team to perform a wide range of laboratory-based fuel research and development activities to support the Natrium reactor program
Develop, execute, document, and communicate work plans for a team of engineers and report on status for the development of metallic fuel fabrication
Collaborate across teams to identify root causes of technical issues related to fuel development, fabrication technology, and fuel sample analysis
Apply quantitative and statistical techniques to assess experimental outcomes and support data-driven conclusions, and recommend path forward with Design of Experiment (DOE) in mind
Provide oversight and coordination with vendors for complex partnerships and procurements
Design, fabrication, and operate custom laboratory experiments
Safely handle radiological material in accordance with company processes and WA state law
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience plus a B.S. degree; or an advanced degree with equivalent experience
A degree in Nuclear Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required
Demonstrated hands-on laboratory experience is required
Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
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 with metallic fuel is highly desired. A background in Materials Engineering and/or associated skills is preferred if no direct metallic fuel experience
Lab management experience (e.g., maintaining spaces and/or equipment and training users) is preferred but not required
Experience with relevant analytical techniques is preferred (ie ICP-MS, SEM/EBSD, C/N/O analyzers)
Experience with radioactive material handling in a laboratory environment is a plus
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
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerBill Gates,SK GroupUS 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
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