Manager, Materials Testing & Characterization
TerraPowerEverett, Washington, United States
Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You have 10 years of experience.
- You can travel 0 to 10% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Nuclear Quality Programs
- 10 CFR 50
- ASME NQA-1
- Materials Testing
- NRC Regulatory Frameworks
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline with minimum 10 years of related experience; OR Master's degree with minimum 6 years of related experience; OR PhD with minimum 3 years of related experience
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse team
- Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear quality programs and configuration management principles, practices, and tools
- Ability to manage numerous competing priorities concurrently and solve multi-disciplinary problems with minimal direction
- Proven track record in planning, budgeting, and execution of testing or characterization activities
- Experience with collaboration and planning tools such as Atlassian Confluence/JIRA or Primavera P6
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of metallic materials testing and characterization
About this role
Lead materials testing and characterization programs for TerraPower's Natrium advanced nuclear reactor. Manage a team of engineers developing and executing materials test programs to support reactor design, licensing, and material selection decisions. This role requires direct lab presence, oversight of third-party testing suppliers, regulatory interface, and coordination with plant materials and core materials qualification groups.
Responsibilities
- Directly manage a diverse team of individual contributors supporting materials testing and characterization work
- Develop, deploy, and execute materials testing programs for the Natrium advanced reactor
- Maintain in-laboratory presence to provide direct feedback and support to team members
- Oversee and manage third-party suppliers conducting materials testing to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery
- Plan, monitor, and manage task progress, including defining scope, maximizing efficiency, and ensuring complete work execution
- Develop and maintain project schedule and budget in coordination with management
- Perform technical reviews and approvals of team deliverables to maintain engineering integrity
- Ensure compliance with procedures, standards, and regulatory criteria
- Communicate emerging technical issues and work to resolve them efficiently
- Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in safety and quality
- Interface with regulators, stakeholders, and customers on materials engineering design and testing issues
- Coordinate with Plant Materials and Core Materials Qualification groups to develop material technologies
- Develop and maintain engineering staffing and resource plans
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of new engineering personnel
- Mentor and develop direct reports through training and challenging assignments
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supervising personnel performing materials testing or characterization work for nuclear power applications
- Experience with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B control programs, or other NRC and DOE regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to direct small teams with minimal oversight
- Nuclear industry knowledge and experience
Location, schedule, and travel
Not provided
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