Senior Manager, Core Materials

The Natrium Core Materials Senior Manager reports directly to the Director, Fuel Engineering and Technology. This leadership position is focused on overseeing and leading the Core Materials team in achieving its programmatic objectives. In this role, you will build and manage a dedicated team of managers and engineers focused on the development, qualification, and testing of core materials in support of Terrapower's advanced nuclear reactor projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Core Materials team by providing clear direction, priorities, and expectations
• Define the strategic and technical direction for the Core Materials team in alignment with Natrium programmatic objectives
• Provide overall management and oversight of all Core Materials work scope, ensuring effective planning, execution, and integration with adjacent disciplines
• Establish and maintain the Core Materials schedule and budget ensuring adherence in collaboration with the Project Management team
• Coordinate with executives, directors, senior managers, and other stakeholders, including external partners and regulatory bodies, to advance core materials and fuel technologies
• Establish and maintain operational direction that enables high-quality execution of work required to achieve Natrium's strategic goals
• Implement and execute strategic plans for the Core Materials organization, translating high-level objectives into actionable work
• Build and develop the Core Materials management team to ensure robust leadership, effective delegation, sustainable performance and strong execution
• Responsible for Core Materials team staffing, including identifying staffing needs, leading recruiting and hiring efforts, and recommending promotions and other staffing actions
• Demonstrate visible continuous leadership in safety and quality, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and promoting a strong safety and quality culture
• Focus on maintaining an inclusive and welcoming work environment which fosters innovation
• Support employee professional development and career growth through coaching, feedback, and development planning
• Define engineer training and qualification needs and ensure qualified personnel perform assigned activities

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of 12 years related experience is required - degree in materials science/engineering is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of previous supervisory or people leadership experience is required
• Experience working with nuclear materials (including fuel cladding and core structural materials) in high-temperature and sodium environments is required
• Understanding of materials characterization and materials processing technology is required
• Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear or similar industrial quality programs, design control, and configuration management principles, practices, and tools is required
• Experience working in stringent quality systems (e.g., ISO-9001, AS9100) is required, specifically experience working to ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B is highly desired
• Experience and success managing scientific staff, and executing research and development projects in a corporate setting
• Proven ability to manage complex technical programs with multiple stakeholders is required
• Established track record in planning, budgeting, and execution of testing or modeling activities is required
• A high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, dedication to organizational success and a desire to foster teamwork are required
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement is required
• This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

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 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 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Job details

Salary Range: $184,367 - $245,823

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 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/