Molten Salt R&D Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level Molten Salt Engineer to support our experimental testing operations. You will execute SOPs, perform routine materials testing, and maintain rigorous quality controls while learning salt chemistry and Blanket System operations.

As you gain experience, you will design test cells, lead projects in materials corrosion and blanket health monitoring, and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field.
• 0-2 years of work experience.
• Experience in R&D in a chemical or engineering lab.
• Experience with safety systems for hazardous chemicals.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends occasionally.

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

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Ability to learn quickly

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level Molten Salt Engineer to support our experimental testing operations. You will execute SOPs, perform routine materials testing, and maintain rigorous quality controls while learning salt chemistry and Blanket System operations.

As you gain experience, you will design test cells, lead projects in materials corrosion and blanket health monitoring, and contribute to a strong safety culture.