Manager, Fuel Development & Testing

TerraPower

Bellevue, WA

Full Time

Posted June 10, 2026

$163k - $218k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

The Natrium Manager, Fuel Development & Testing reports directly to the Senior Manager, Fuel Development & Qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Fuel Development & Testing Team
Work with the Senior Manager to develop and maintain project schedules
Assure compliance to procedures, standards and regulatory criteria
Perform technical approvals on team deliverables
Establish best practices and or leverage best practices within the team
Communicate the status of engineering and project priorities to the team, stakeholders and management
Develop and deploy nuclear fuel performance tools for advanced metal fuel technology
Identify and perform key testing activities to support validation of fuel performance tools and fuel qualification
Inform and support the fuel licensing process
Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative environment
Delivers project work within schedule and cost constraints
Effectively communicates project expectations and assignments to project teams
Provides clear and concise updates of project progress
Leverages technical knowledge and experience combined with analytical thinking to execute work
Uses problem solving skills and operational judgement to make decisions and solve project issues
Coordinate with the Material Development and Qualification, Fuel Supply, and Core Design groups to develop fuel technologies supporting Natrium Demonstration and future commercial reactor concepts.
Coordinate with National Laboratories and other vendors to perform testing activities.
Work with Human Resources to recruit additional staff.
Train and develop young engineers.
Establish and enforce procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Implement quality assurance policy and requirements for the project.

Requirements

B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university and 8+ years of relevant experience
Two years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience or equivalent people leadership experience is required
Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear quality programs, design control, and configuration management principles, practices, and tools are required
Experience working to ASME NQA-1 is preferred
Experience with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B control programs is preferred
Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform both individually and as a team contributor; proven ability to direct small teams with minimal oversight is preferred
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Proven track record in planning, budgeting, and execution of testing or modeling activities
Proven track record in successful management and leadership
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Nuclear Industry knowledge / experience
Knowledge of fuel performance modeling and/or fuel irradiation testing
Knowledge of metallic fuel and/or sodium fast reactor technologies strongly desired

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/