TITLE:                   Software Engineer          

LOCATION:          Bellevue, WA, USA         

 
 

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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

 

Software Engineer

TerraPower, LLC. is seeking to hire a highly capable and motivated software engineer to help build and maintain of our nuclear reactor configuration management application, called Atom. This internal business tool is a key part of our plan to improve the world’s ability to deliver data-heavy nuclear power construction projects on time and budget. It contains a nuclear reactor project-specific data model linking the plant safety functions, requirements, scientific analyses, documentation, tests, and more. It acts as an integrated data ecosystem across the project to help coordinate design and construction efforts. It facilitates workflows that satisfy project procedures. This role will work closely with engineering management, QA, and the internal user base to continue to build and refine the tool’s capabilities, improve the quality pedigree, monitor and improve performance as needed, and to fix bugs as they are identified. 

The tool has a Python/Django/DRF backend running on RHEL servers with a JavaScript/Vue3/Quasar frontend SPA user interface. The Software Engineering team is relatively small: around 5 people, heading up to 10. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in the craft of software development, is willing to learn and understand our somewhat obscure use case and needs, and is highly focused, driven, and self-motivated. TerraPower is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Responsibilities

Design, implement, document, and test software based on formally defined requirements and bug reports from the in-house user base, Design and implement refactorizations and maintenance to maximize near- and long-term productivity of users and software engineers, Identify and prioritize tasks without them being explicitly assigned to you, Support verification and validation efforts to prove that the codes meet specifications and are correct, Systematically identify performance or productivity bottlenecks; design and implement solutions to eliminate them, Perform administrative data management operations on the backend based on user and management needs, Understand and translate new feature requests into formal software requirements, Train and support reactor designers to use the software system, Provide mentoring to other software engineers, Support software build and testing systems (like our Jenkins instance and related dashboards), Support server configuration and maintenance needs,  Facilitate design reviews for ongoing developments to keep review/approval process as productive as possible, Review proposed code changes and provide detailed feedback before allowing it to go live, Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements for software.

 

Key Qualifications and Skills

3+ years of relevant experience on web application development, Advanced programming skills in Python and JavaScript, 2+ years in-depth experience and expertise with Django and DRF, 2+ years in-depth experience with least one JavaScript framework like Vue3, 2+ years regularly writing software tests, Advanced capabilities with software development tools, including git, IDEs, profilers, debuggers, test frameworks, packaging tools, Ability to focus and comfort with delivering a challenging project under evolving conditions, during rapid-paced development, Ability and professionalism to work within the robust regulatory environment of nuclear reactor design and construction, A strong commitment to software best practices,  Strong communication skills desired The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.

 

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 and/or standing 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 hrs./day  Travel required: 0-5%

 

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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.   

 

Job details 

Salary Range Level 10: $109,446 - $164,170

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band.  Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’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 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 Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

Please visit www.terrapower.com to apply