Lead Core Thermal Hydraulics & CFD Methods Manager

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

401k Plan

PTO

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

TerraPower is seeking a high‑caliber Engineering Manager for Core Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis in Bellevue, WA. Lead a team delivering thermal‑hydraulic models and analyses that define core flow, heat transfer, and component loads for next‑gen reactors.

You will partner with design, test, and other disciplines to ensure robust, high‑quality solutions. The role requires a strong track record in CFD/STAR-CCM+ and extensive QA experience, with strategic oversight of budgets, staffing,

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Nuclear, or other relevant Engineering area from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in thermal hydraulic analysis with a B.S. degree, or 8+ years with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in coordination of technical teams with a demonstrated ability to meet project goals.
• Experience interfacing with other engineering disciplines including design and test.
• Proficient in CFD analysis and thermal hydraulics methods with emphasis on STAR-CCM+.
• Experience working under QA requirements such as ASME NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Core Thermal Hydraulics Methods and Analysis team, consisting of analysts and code developers.
• Participate in management discussions on strategy, risk, budget, goals, resources, and team performance.
• Assure compliance with procedures, standards, and regulatory criteria to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform technical approvals on team deliverables, including thermal-hydraulic methods and analyses determining flow and heat-transfer performance within the core.
• Establish, reinforce, and leverage best practices within the team.
• Communicate the status of engineering and project priorities to the team, stakeholders, and management.
• Own staffing plans, hiring decisions, performance reviews, compensation input, coaching, and succession planning for the Core TH Methods & Analysis team.
• Apply strong technical knowledge, analytical thinking, and engineering judgment to execute work and resolve issues.
• Provide technical insights, mentorship, and support high‑quality, clear work packages.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams to establish and optimize nuclear component designs consistent with functional and quality requirements.
• Support development, verification, and validation of methodologies, including associated test planning and execution.
• Establish scope, review, approve, and maintain documentation of analysis results and design solutions.

Skills

CFD analysis

Thermal hydraulics

Team leadership

Budget & strategy

Quality assurance

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

STAR-CCM+

CFD tools

Job description

TerraPower is seeking a high‑caliber Engineering Manager for Core Thermal Hydraulics Methods & Analysis in Bellevue, WA. Lead a team delivering thermal‑hydraulic models and analyses that define core flow, heat transfer, and component loads for next‑gen reactors.

You will partner with design, test, and other disciplines to ensure robust, high‑quality solutions. The role requires a strong track record in CFD/STAR-CCM+ and extensive QA experience, with strategic oversight of budgets, staffing,