Licensed Exam Developer

TerraPower

Kemmerer, WY

Full Time

Posted March 6, 2026

$141k - $212k

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

The Exam Developer will play a key role in designing and executing the licensing examination program for TerraPower’s FOAK fast sodium reactor (FSR).

Key Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain NATRIUM Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) Certification.
Develop and manage the Natrium licensing examination program in alignment with NUREG-1021, 10 CFR Part 55, advanced-reactor guidance (e.g., NEI 23-01, DRO-ISG-2301-1, DANU-ISG-2022-05), and all regulatory, accreditation, and QA requirements.
Design and manage all ILT program assessments using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), aligned with task, K/A, and KSA analyses.
Develops and administers periodic LOCT examinations—both written and simulator—to meet 10 CFR 55.59 requalification requirements.
Create and maintain reactor-specific Knowledge and Abilities (K/A) frameworks and catalogs, ensuring traceability to plant systems, procedures, design documents, and SAT-based training objectives.
Develop, update, and validate written examinations, simulator operating tests, JPMs, LOCT examinations, and exam scenarios using validated exam-development methodologies (item analysis, psychometrics, difficulty balancing, and peer review).
Maintain secure and accurate exam item banks, scenarios, and performance measures with strict confidentiality, version control, documentation standards, and auditable records.
Collaborate with simulator engineers, instructors, operators, SMEs, and licensing personnel to ensure exam content reflects Natrium design features, human-system interface characteristics, operator tasks, and operating expectations.
Coordinate with NRC examination and review staff to develop, submit, validate, and obtain approval for exam materials and K/A mappings; support audits, inspections, RFIs, and corrective actions.
Analyze exam results, candidate performance data, operating experience, and feedback to continuously improve exam quality, validity, and integration with the overall SAT-based training and qualification program.
Remain current on evolving NRC policies, advanced-reactor guidance, and industry best practices for exam development, validation, and program governance.

Requirements

Previous NRC Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or certification (license preferred); advanced‑reactor or non‑LWR experience a plus.
Certified Nuclear Instructor (INPO) or equivalent, or the ability to obtain certification.
5 years of nuclear plant operations and/or operator training
Strong technical writing and editing skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts into fair, testable items.
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to regulatory compliance and exam integrity.
Effective collaborator with strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Eligibility for work on export-controlled projects (U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident).
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or a related technical field preferred.
5+ years of experience developing licensing or qualification examinations in the nuclear power industry, preferably within a regulated environment.
Prior experience developing or maintaining a K/A Catalog or similar knowledge and abilities mapping for a nuclear training or licensing program.
Experience collaborating with NRC staff on exam plan development, validation, or licensing reviews.
Familiarity with fast reactor systems, sodium coolant behavior, and digital I&C architectures.
Demonstrated experience developing examinations in accordance with NUREG‑1021 and applying SAT, task, and KSA analyses.
Familiarity with proposed advanced‑reactor licensing/training guidance (e.g., NEI 23‑01, DRO‑ISG‑2301‑1, DANU‑ISG‑2022‑05); knowledge of 10 CFR Part 55 and associated NRC processes.
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to navigate and implement current and future regulator and industry guidance for license examinations to the NATRIUM reactor design while fostering effective open-communication and fostering trust with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental 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
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/