Engineering Lead- High Heat Flux Test Facility

Type One Energy Group•Knoxville, TN

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Type One Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Lead with experience in the deployment and operation of a small to medium scale experimental research capabilities to assist in the deployment of a new High Heat Flux Test Facility. This facility, known as FORGED-PFC (Facility for Ongoing Research in Gas-cooled Energy Dissipation in Plasma Facing Components) is a collaborative endeavor between Type One Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee. As an engineering lead, you will play a vital role in expediting the deployment of new experimental capabilities to enable Type One Energy to perform critical component development and testing prior to the deployment of the Infinity Two Fusion Pilot Plant. This will be accomplished by first coordinating the deployment of FORGED-PFC with an emphasis on engineer design and technical leadership of the activity. Upon completion, you will support commissioning as well as be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the testing facility. This includes managing engineering staff, ensuring the facility is well maintained, and coordinating and executing testing campaigns in collaboration with internal and external partners. Ideally the candidate will have experience with test facilities that utilize high pressure and temperature gas loops and/or high heat flux component testing.

Requirements

Strong educational background in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
Significant experience deploying and/or operating a small to medium scale test capabilities.
In depth knowledge on high temperature components utilized in fusion energy devices.
Experience planning and executing experimental testing campaigns.
Familiarity with high temperature and pressure gas loops.
Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
Attention to detail in experimental work and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the engineering aspects of FORGED-PFC including design, commissioning, and testing,
Provide engineering support for the FORGED-PFC life cycle, including procurement, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Ensure FORGED-PFC is deployed and operated with the upmost safety standards.
Work with internal and external partners to execute critical component testing with rigorous scientific standards.
Lead day to day coordination of a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team of technicians, engineers, and scientists and foster a collaborative environment.
Prepare test procedures, technical reports, presentations, and publications to disseminate the capabilities of this facility and the results of select testing campaigns.
Engage with external partners and stakeholders to ensure continued support for FORGED-PFC deployment and operation.