Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing Lead Engineer - Relocation

TerraPower LLC.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary short-term incentive

Medical/Vision/Dental/Life/Disability

401k Plan

PTO 21 days

Holiday schedule

Relocation assistance

Professional and educational support

Job summary

TerraPower LLC is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Lead Engineer to guide the Natrium Fuel Manufacturing team in Bellevue, WA. You will provide broad technical leadership for fabrication of fuel and core components, interfacing with design, neutronics, and safety teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in nuclear engineering, a strong track record in fuel manufacturing, and experience with nuclear QA programs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong background in nuclear fuel design or fuel manufacturing.
• Experience with nuclear QA programs (e.g., ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to Fuel Manufacturing teams across fabrication and testing.
• Lead scale-up of fuel and non-fuel manufacturing processes from lab to production.
• Coordinate with design, neutronics, safety, and licensing to ensure technical consistency and compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Mentoring engineers

Project leadership

Education

B.S. in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

TerraPower LLC is seeking a Fuel Manufacturing Lead Engineer to guide the Natrium Fuel Manufacturing team in Bellevue, WA. You will provide broad technical leadership for fabrication of fuel and core components, interfacing with design, neutronics, and safety teams to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires 15+ years in nuclear engineering, a strong track record in fuel manufacturing, and experience with nuclear QA programs.