Electrochemical Engineer

Kairos Power•Alameda, CA

7d•$122,270 - $143,847•Onsite

About The Position

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Electrochemical Engineer focused on fluoride salt chemistry, with expertise in molten salt test equipment, electrochemical sensors, signal interpretation, and electrochemical process engineering. The role contributes to the operation of the company’s engineering testing and salt chemistry capabilities involving molten salts, including Flibe. It requires knowledge of electrochemistry, molten salt electrochemical processing and chemistry, associated hardware, and high-temperature system design. The position involves hands-on laboratory work and collaboration across technical disciplines. The engineer designs, builds, tests, and evaluates electrochemical sensors and electrolytic cells; interprets electrochemical measurements; supports molten Flibe equipment commissioning and operation; and helps investigate unexpected measurements, sensor failures, and test-system performance. The role also develops and maintains testing protocols, standardizes electrochemical monitoring across programs, and documents methods, results, and conclusions in technical reports. Work involving molten fluoride salts and beryllium-containing materials must follow approved procedures, engineering controls, chemical-hygiene practices, PPE requirements, and applicable EHS requirements. The position is onsite at Kairos Power’s Alameda, California headquarters. Some travel may be required (10%), and schedule flexibility is occasionally required. The listed salary range is $122,270 to $143,847 for employees working onsite at the Alameda headquarters.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrochemistry, preferably involving molten salts, high-temperature systems, electrochemical processing, or closely related applications.
Experience developing or executing experimental procedures and documenting results in accordance with established laboratory or engineering quality practices.
Advanced knowledge of molten salt electrochemistry, including theory and practical applications.
Knowledge of experimental design as applied to electrochemical testing.
Knowledge of corrosion science as it relates to molten fluoride salts and high-temperature materials compatibility.
Ability to evaluate measurement repeatability and sources of uncertainty.
Ability to develop technically defensible conclusions from complex or incomplete experimental data.
Ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams, including chemists, engineers, and technicians.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain clear, accurate records of procedures, test results, and system configurations.
Proficiency analyzing electrochemical data with tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent for signal processing, visualization, and interpretation.
Understanding of calibration, maintenance, and validation procedures for electrochemical sensors and test equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to work as a team player.
Knowledge of hazards and established controls associated with high-temperature molten fluoride salts and beryllium-containing materials.
Ability to follow approved chemical-hygiene, material-handling, contamination-control, and emergency-response procedures.
Prioritizes and ensures the safety of oneself and others.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including climbing, working in confined spaces, standing or sitting for prolonged periods, handling objects up to 50 pounds, operating vehicles or machinery, and using hand and power tools.
Requires occasional schedule flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing or executing work with integrated mechanical, fluidic, and chemical process systems, including troubleshooting and iterative design.
Familiarity with research and industrial electrochemistry data acquisition, instrumentation, and controls.
Experience with high-temperature experimental setups, corrosion analysis, or fluoride salt handling.
Prior experience in a laboratory or pilot-scale R&D environment supporting test programs or multidisciplinary engineering efforts.
Prior experience with Flibe chemistry or related salt systems in a nuclear, chemical, or energy-related context.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and evaluate electrochemical sensors and electrolytic cells used for molten fluoride salt chemistry systems.
Analyze and interpret electrochemical signals and troubleshoot sensors on molten fluoride equipment at laboratory and industrial scales.
Collaborate with analytical chemists, materials scientists, and process engineers to relate electrochemical information to salt purity, corrosion, and process engineering.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to design electrochemical sensors and process equipment for industrial-scale systems.
Support system shakedown and troubleshoot molten Flibe equipment during commissioning and operation.
Support root-cause investigations of unexpected electrochemical measurements, sensor failures, or test-system performance.
Develop or maintain electrochemical test procedures, measurement protocols, and acceptance criteria to improve repeatability and comparability of results.
Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data to standardize electrochemical monitoring between programs.
Perform work involving molten fluoride salts and beryllium-containing materials in accordance with approved procedures, engineering controls, chemical-hygiene practices, required PPE, and applicable EHS requirements.
Document test methods, results, observations, and conclusions, and prepare technical and engineering reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety procedures in beryllium work areas; maintain awareness through communication; read and interpret warning signs; handle, clean, and dispose of hazardous materials; report equipment issues and unsafe conditions; and wear required PPE.
Travel as required, including to Kairos Power sites, suppliers, fabrication shops, test facilities, or installation sites.