Senior Manager, Core Mechanical Performance Testing

About the role

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, working to raise living standards globally through affordable, secure, environmentally friendly nuclear energy and medical isotopes. Founded in 2006 by Bill Gates and like‑minded visionaries, the company aims to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. The Senior Manager, Core Mechanical Performance Testing will support the Natrium Fuel Engineering and Technology team, leading planning and execution of testing activities for next‑generation core components and sodium‑cooled fast reactor development, working with internal customers to define testing approaches, timelines, and cost expectations, and communicating needs and outcomes to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a highly effective group focused on a broad portion of the interdisciplinary technical scope.
• Demonstrate visible, continuous leadership in safety and quality.
• Focus on maintaining an inclusive and welcoming work environment that fosters innovation and synergy.
• Organize group structure to be able to perform.
• Hire, train, and qualify personnel; develop team managers.
• Identify and propose staffing needs, prepare