Fuel Fabrication Manager

Averro; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Averro in Bellevue, WA seeks a Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Manager to build and lead a new team, hire specialists, and set direction for advanced reactor fuel programs.

You will oversee HALEU fuel fabrication partners, manage supply contracts and on-site work (20-30% travel), ensure facility design, construction and processes meet safety, regulatory and cost requirements.

The role owns fuel engineering, manufacturing coordination, and risk mitigation to deliver on schedule and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in nuclear fuel fabrication with industrial fabrication, delivery and contracts exposure.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new team of about 5, hiring specialists and setting direction.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Supplier oversight

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Nuclear/Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Benefits

Relocation assistance available.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Manager for an advanced reactor developer, a great opportunity for someone with experience in nuclear fuel fabrication, supplier oversight, and team leadership looking to further their career in the nuclear energy industry.

• Build and lead a new team of about 5, hiring specialists and setting direction
• Oversee HALEU fuel fabrication partners, supply contracts, and on-site work (20-30% travel)
• Ensure fabrication facility design, construction, and processes meet regulatory, safety, and cost requirements
• Own fuel engineering, manufacturing, licensing, and component-level design coordination
• Mitigate schedule and quality risks to support on-time fuel delivery

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of nuclear fuel fabrication experience (7 years minimum); industrial fabrication, delivery, and contracts exposure, not lab-only
• 2+ years managing people, including hiring and mentoring; project management and proactive leadership starting projects from scratch
• BS in nuclear, materials, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering field (MS/PhD may offset up to 2/4 years of experience)

Bonus Qualifications

• New fuel fabrication facility or new fabrication process experience
• MBA
• U.S. Navy nuclear background with fuel fabrication experience

Why Averro?

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