TerraPower

Quality Assurance Engineer

LocationBellevue, WA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$113,605-$208,762

About This Job


TITLE: Quality Assurance Engineer



LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor? Energy. In 2006, the company originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. TerraPower is committed to bringing sustainable, affordable and safe energy to address global issues. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.


TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.


Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

The QA Engineer reports directly to the QA Manager. This position is responsible for performing Quality Assurance activities for TerraPower’s Natrium advanced reactor program and Molten Chloride Fast Reactor program. The ideal candidate will have QA experience in NRC 10 CFR 50, Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1-2015, and Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.28, Revision 5. The ideal candidate should be an NQA-1 Certified Lead Auditor (ATL) and have extensive experience with evaluation and qualification of NQA-1 commercial supply chain suppliers. The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience applying a graded approach to quality in environments ranging from conceptual design using collaborative environments to safety related design and construction supporting PSAR requirements and construction permits. Experience with industry codes, standards and guides such as ASME, AWS, AISC, ASTM, EPRI, NEI, ISO, NEC and IEEE are strongly desired.


Responsibilities

Review customer and regulatory contracts and develop baseline requirements matrices/documents.

Interface with customer and supplier QA representatives to assist with resolution of quality, technical, and complex compliance issues.

Review internal and external engineering documents including design drawings, specifications, test plans/procedures, etc., to ensure compliance with governing procedures and appropriate flow down of applicable QA requirements.

Plan and perform (as a Certified Audit Team Leader (ATL)) supplier qualification audits and surveillances of suppliers and partnering companies.

Perform annual evaluations and triennial audits of approved suppliers on the TerraPower Evaluated Suppliers List (ESL).

Plan and perform fabrication/construction surveillance activities in supplier facilities and at the Natrium Construction Site in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

Plan and perform inspection and test activities (as a Certified Level II) at the Everett Laboratory, Kemmer Unit 1 Construction Site, and remote locations when required.

Support Engineering with the development and implementation of Commercial Grade Dedication (CGD) plans.

Plan and perform commercial grade surveys of commercial suppliers in accordance with approved CGD plans.

Coordinate and host Customer and Regulator audits, surveillances, and visits.

Develop, revise, and/or review QA processes and procedures.

Plan and perform (as a certified ATL) internal Audits.

Participate in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Continuous Improvement, Lessons Learned/Operational Experience, and Risk Management processes.

Review quality affecting procedures (engineering, procurement, document control, records, testing, etc.) to ensure flow-down of applicable QA requirements.

Review procurement specifications, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, task orders, statement of work, and quality program requirements documents to ensure flow-down of applicable quality assurance requirements.


Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a technical discipline, business, management, or quality assurance field.

8+ years’ experience in a nuclear (NRC, DOE) Quality Assurance function preferred or in a regulated environment such as, EPA, aerospace, etc.

Current certification as ASME NQA-1 Lead Auditor or other industry recognized certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire.

Current ASME NQA-1 Level II Inspection and Test Certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire.

Military experience or prior TerraPower experience is a plus.

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.


Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed, and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds


Repetitive work: Prolonged

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day


Travel required 0-75%


TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.


Job details



Salary Range Level 10: $113,605 - $170,408



Salary Range Level 11: $125,257 - $208,762

Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.



Job Type: Full-time



Benefits:


Competitive Compensation


o Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits



o Medical


o Vision


o Dental


o Life


o Life and Disability


o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

Generous Holiday Schedule


o 10 paid holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities


Flexible Work Schedule



TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/


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