Molten Salt Engineer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a candidate to advance molten salt R&D in Northern Kentucky. You will perform corrosion tests on novel materials and device testing in molten salts, while designing new test cells for R&D and helping maintain the lab.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 0–2 years of R&D experience, with strong communication and teamwork. Safety in handling hazardous chemicals and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 0–2 years of work experience.
• Experience with R&D in a chemical or engineering lab.
• Experience with safety systems for hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to learn quickly in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel or work nights/weekends/on-call occasionally.
• Dedication to safety in hazardous environments.

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

R&D in chemical/engineering lab

Safety systems for hazardous chemicals

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication & organization

Creative problem solving

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Willingness to travel / after-hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field

Job description

• 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)

Requirements

• Bachelors 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/subject matter 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
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as sitting, typing, standing, stooping, or climbing for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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