Nuclear Security Systems Resident Engineer

TerraPower·Carrollton, Texas, United States·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

TerraPower seeks a Nuclear Security Systems Resident Engineer to provide in-person oversight and support for nuclear cyber and physical security systems design at the Natrium advanced reactor plant. You'll coordinate scope, schedule, and technical integration across cross-functional teams while serving as the direct conduit between TerraPower and security vendors, ensuring compliance with NRC security regulations and design standards.

Responsibilities

—Provide continuous vendor oversight of Nuclear Security design scope for the Natrium plant
—Function as direct communication conduit to facilitate progression of design activities
—Support plant design oversight team by facilitating communication between TerraPower and partner stakeholders
—Support security vendor project management by resolving/clarifying scope and schedule issues
—Coordinate alignment between security vendor and TerraPower on technical issues, procedures, and cyber/physical security plan implementation
—Oversee Natrium Security Systems vendor including budgeting, staffing, planning, and monitoring design development progress
—Review security system design work documents covering design, integration, and implementation of software and system design documents
—Identify critical high-risk areas and initiate proactive measures to prevent project delays
—Provide weekly summary reports to senior management on critical task progress, potential delays, and resource needs
—Interface with and manage subcontractors, vendors, and partners, providing direction and assimilating their work
—Travel to TerraPower's Bellevue, WA office to meet with Natrium managers and key stakeholders

Qualifications

—Minimum 12 years of design/project management experience on large utility-grade nuclear industry projects
—Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience
—Physical or Cyber Security design development, I&C security maintenance, or integrator experience (mandatory)
—Familiarity with Nuclear Cyber and Physical Security related industrial codes, standards, and regulations (10CFR73.54, 10CFR73.55, NEI 08-09, NEI 13-10, NEI 03-01, NEI 11-08)
—Excellent writing and communication skills
—Ability to work independently to solve challenging problems and provide timely recommendations
—High degree of trustworthiness, integrity, and respect for teamwork

Desired

—Experience configuring and managing Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) appliances
—Experience with database structures for installing and integrating security systems