Core Materials Leader for Next-Gen Nuclear Reactors

TerraPower LLC.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Professional and educational support

401k plan

Generous PTO

Generous holiday schedule

Medical and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Senior Manager for Core Materials to lead a team focused on the development, qualification, and testing of core materials for Natrium reactor projects.

You will align technical direction with programmatic goals and manage cross-disciplinary collaboration with executives and partners. The role demands deep experience in nuclear materials and quality programs, plus strong leadership and staffing oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline (materials science/engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 12 years related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/people leadership experience.
• Experience with nuclear materials (fuel cladding/core structural materials) in high-temp and sodium environments.
• Understanding of materials characterization and processing technology.
• Experience with nuclear/industrial quality programs, design control, configuration management (ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B desirable).
• Experience managing scientific staff and complex R&D programs.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and execution of testing or modeling activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Core Materials team with clear direction and priorities.
• Define strategic/technical direction aligned with Natrium objectives.
• Oversee Core Materials work scope, ensuring planning, execution, and integration.
• Manage schedule and budget in collaboration with Project Management.
• Coordinate with executives and external partners and regulators to advance core materials.
• Maintain operational direction for high-quality execution toward Natrium goals.
• Implement strategic plans and translate objectives into actionable work.
• Develop Core Materials leadership and staffing, including hires and promotions.

Skills

Leadership

Nuclear materials knowledge

Materials science/engineering

Quality systems knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in materials science/engineering

Job description

TerraPower LLC. is seeking a Senior Manager for Core Materials to lead a team focused on the development, qualification, and testing of core materials for Natrium reactor projects.

You will align technical direction with programmatic goals and manage cross-disciplinary collaboration with executives and partners. The role demands deep experience in nuclear materials and quality programs, plus strong leadership and staffing oversight.