Licensed Exam Developer
Nuclear industryUS only
About this role
TerraPower seeks a Licensed Exam Developer to design and execute the licensing examination program for its FOAK Natrium fast sodium reactor. You'll develop Initial License Training and Continuing Training examinations, create customized Knowledge and Abilities frameworks, and work with the NRC to ensure full regulatory compliance and operator qualification.
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, and advanced-reactor guidance (NEI 23-01, DRO-ISG-2301-1, DANU-ISG-2022-05)
- —Design and manage all Initial License Training (ILT) program assessments using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT), aligned with task, K/A, and KSA analyses
- —Develop and administer periodic Licensed Operator Continuing Training (LOCT) examinations—written and simulator—to meet 10 CFR 55.59 requalification requirements
- —Create and maintain reactor-specific Knowledge and Abilities (K/A) frameworks and catalogs with 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 methodologies (item analysis, psychometrics, difficulty balancing, peer review)
- —Maintain secure and accurate exam item banks, scenarios, and performance measures with strict confidentiality, version control, and auditable documentation
- —Collaborate with simulator engineers, instructors, operators, SMEs, and licensing personnel to ensure exam content reflects Natrium design features and operator tasks
- —Coordinate with NRC examination and review staff to develop, submit, validate, and obtain approval for exam materials and K/A mappings; support audits, inspections, and corrective actions
- —Analyze exam results, candidate performance data, operating experience, and feedback to continuously improve exam quality and program integration
- —Remain current on evolving NRC policies, advanced-reactor guidance, and industry best practices for exam development and validation
Qualifications
- —Previous NRC Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license or certification (license preferred)
- —Certified Nuclear Instructor (INPO) or equivalent, or ability to obtain certification
- —5 years of nuclear plant operations and/or operator training experience
- —Strong technical writing and editing skills with 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; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- —Eligibility for work on export-controlled projects (U.S. Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident)
Desired
- —Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear technology, or related technical field
- —5+ years of experience developing licensing or qualification examinations in the nuclear power industry 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
- —Advanced-reactor or non-LWR operational experience
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Job details
FieldTraining & Licensing
LocationKemmerer, WY, USA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026
About the company
TerraPower →A nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, building the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor and advancing medical isotope production.
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