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TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower 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. 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 and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. 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.
Nuclear Physical Security Engineer
The Nuclear Physical Security Engineer is a remote based, Rockville, MD or Bellevue, Washington based position that reports directly to the Senior Manager, Security and Safeguards Programs, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing and provides day-to-day support of TerraPower projects and assists in the development of Physical Security Programs to meet established regulatory requirements.
The primary focus of this role is to support the development of Physical Security Programs by working in close consultation with Engineering staff to ensure regulatory requirements are identified and implemented in accordance with TerraPower design and licensing strategy, assists in defining and executing the design and licensing strategy for Physical Security Programs. Additionally, this position will assist in developing physical security programs, to include Access Authorization (AA) and Fitness For Duty (FFD), across construction, fuel delivery, and operations ensuring the programs meet all regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will participate in interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, including licensing discussions, preparing/reviewing topical reports and other reactor licensing documentation, and responding to requests for additional information.
Responsibilities

• Assisting in the successful implementation of licensing actions associated with Physical Security Programs for both construction and operations.
• Supporting the design, construction, and implementation of all physical protection systems including barriers, access control facilities, intrusion detection & assessment systems, training facilities, and security response positions.
• Support the development of security life cycle documents to include project plans, concept of operation plans, procedures, and implementation plans.
• Support the development and implementation of regulatory documents such as physical security plans, training and qualification plans, and contingency response plans.
• Perform nuclear security assessments necessary to support the development of the site's security protective strategy and contingency response plan.
• Serve as a security liaison to internal and external stakeholders to support plant design, safety & security interface, regulatory requirements, and the development of memorandums of understanding or other support documents.
• Utilize work management processes to prepare and review technical materials and support nuclear safety programs.
• Coordinating with design personnel to ensure new designs and design changes meet physical security regulatory requirements.
• Preparing, reviewing, and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with Physical Security Design Programs, and
• Interfacing with technical discipline teams at TerraPower, partners, and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing technical material prepared by themselves and others.
• Reviewing correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory
• Preparing or reviewing physical security regulatory
• Serve as an SME for AA and FFD to include the regulations and guidance
• Provide subject matter input and assist in developing and delivering comprehensive training and communications (AA, FFD, Behavior Observation, fatigue management) for staff and contractors
• Assist in nuclear security program audits and assessments necessary to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Review correspondence to and from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as requested.
• Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance, high morale, and a focus on industrial safety.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, partners, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's degree from an accredited University and 15 years direct experience developing and implementing nuclear security programs in operating plants and / or nuclear new-built projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and compliance with US NRC 10 CFR Regulations and the application of US NRC and Nuclear Energy Institute guidance related to 10 CFR regulations and their implementation.
• Experience with developing nuclear physical security program implementation strategies, project plans, and physical security design concepts.
• Demonstrated experience developing security programs during the phases of new plant nuclear plant construction through operation of new nuclear plant construction.
• Knowledge of current trends and nuclear industry activities related to physical security program implementation.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to perform assigned duties and manage deadlines with minimal direction.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional.
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Experience in interactions with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff.
• Project management experience, to include the use of project management tools, and the capability and willingness to assume full responsibility for a project task.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

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.
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/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Will require the ability to traverse an industrial setting and provide incipient fire response capabilities (e.g. climbing ladders, using a fire extinguisher and/or fire hose).
• 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: 0-25%

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: $168,316 - $252,475
* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.
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/