Molten Salt R&D Engineer: High-Temp Nuclear Materials

American Nuclear Society; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 79,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every Friday off

4x10 work schedule

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Molten Salt R&D Engineer to contribute to the Advanced Technology of Molten Salts team in the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role involves researching and developing molten salt technologies for nuclear applications, with emphasis on high-temperature salts and related experiments.

The position offers a 4x10 schedule with Fridays off, and there are Level 2 and Level 3 postings with salaries ranging from $79,344 to $195,288.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, nuclear engineering, materials science or related field from ABET accredited program.
• Level 3 requires MS/PhD and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience and publications in molten salt engineering or related area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform R&D activities related to molten salt chemistry and chemical conversions.
• Conduct fundamental and applied research on molten salts.
• Collect and analyze test results and develop new testing methods.
• Assimilate and interpret experimental data.

Skills

Molten salt engineering

Nuclear engineering

Data analysis

Experimentation

Publications

Education

MS or PhD in chemical engineering/chemistry/nuclear engineering/materials science

ABET accredited program

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Molten Salt R&D Engineer to contribute to the Advanced Technology of Molten Salts team in the Materials and Fuels Complex (MFC). The role involves researching and developing molten salt technologies for nuclear applications, with emphasis on high-temperature salts and related experiments.

The position offers a 4x10 schedule with Fridays off, and there are Level 2 and Level 3 postings with salaries ranging from $79,344 to $195,288.