Entry-Level Molten Salt Engineer (R&D)

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks an entry-level Molten Salt Engineer to support experimental testing operations. You will execute SOPs, conduct routine materials testing, and maintain rigorous quality controls, with opportunities to lead projects in materials corrosion and blanket health monitoring as you gain experience.

Ideal candidates have a background in chemistry or chemical engineering and will join a team with a strong culture of teamwork, safety, and pragmatic risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.
• 0-2 years of work experience.
• Experience with R&D work in a chemical or engineering laboratory.
• Experience working with safety systems for hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to learn new skills quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others.
• Ability to clearly express and critique ideas.
• Great communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrosion testing of novel materials in molten salts.
• Perform device testing in molten salts to obtain statistics on device performance.
• Design and build new test cells for molten salt R&D.
• Assist with lab maintenance and upkeep.
• Write and modify SOPs for safe handling of hazardous chemicals, including fluoride salts (FLiBe).

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Chemistry or related)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD software

Lab equipment experience

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks an entry-level Molten Salt Engineer to support experimental testing operations. You will execute SOPs, conduct routine materials testing, and maintain rigorous quality controls, with opportunities to lead projects in materials corrosion and blanket health monitoring as you gain experience.

Ideal candidates have a background in chemistry or chemical engineering and will join a team with a strong culture of teamwork, safety, and pragmatic risk management.