High-Temperature Materials & Corrosion Engineer (Molten Salt Specialist)

Alpha Tech Research Corp; American Fork (UT); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive salary based on experience

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A growing engineering and R&D company is seeking a materials scientist to select materials and predict corrosion rates for components exposed to molten salts. The ideal candidate will have a B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science or related fields, alongside a deep understanding of high-temperature alloys and corrosion mechanisms. The role offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities within a stable, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of high-temperature nickel alloys and corrosion mechanisms.
• Ability to interpret creep curves and corrosion kinetics data.
• Experience with high-temp test methods.

Responsibilities

• Select materials and develop life-extending strategies for components.
• Predict corrosion rates for materials exposed to molten salts.
• Conduct compatibility assessments between alloys and salt species.

Skills

High-temperature nickel alloys

Corrosion mechanisms in molten salts

Creep rupture analysis

Stress-rupture data interpretation

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Salt corrosion rigs

Tensile testing equipment

Job description

Employer AlphaTech Research Corporation

Location 915 S 500 E, Suite 210, American Fork, UT

Employment Type Full-Time

About AlphaTech Research:

AlphaTech Research Corporation is a growing engineering and R&D company focused on advanced energy, materials, and industrial systems.We are a small, fast-moving organization that values organization, follow-through, and operational excellence.

Overview:

Focus: corrosion, metallurgy, chemical interactions with molten salts, materials selection.

Responsible for selecting materials, predicting corrosion rates, and developing life-extending strategies for components exposed to molten fluoride or chloride salts at high temperatures.

Qualifications:

• Required
  • B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemical Engineering
  • Deep understanding of:
    • High-temperature nickel alloys (Hastelloy, Inconel, SS316L, etc.)
    • Creep rupture, grain growth, sensitization
    • Corrosion mechanisms inmolten salts(e.g., FLiBe, FLiNaK, chlorides)
    • Salt-metal redox chemistry and oxygen control
  • Ability to interpret or generate:
    • Creep curves, stress-rupture data, Larson–Miller parameters
    • Corrosion-kinetics data
    • Compatibility assessments between alloys and salt species
  • Experience with high-temp test methods:
    • Salt corrosion rigs
    • Tensile/fatigue testing at temperature
    • Post-corrosion metallography
• Preferred
  • Experience with molten-salt reactor systems, CSP systems, or chemical-salt handling
  • Knowledge of getters, redox control, and salt purification
  • Familiarity with ASME materials sections (II-D, II-Part C)
  • PE License

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stable, long-term full-time position with growth opportunities