Lead Laboratory Technical Associate

Type One Energy•Knoxville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations. Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws. For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations. For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire. Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. By applying for a position, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, used, stored, transferred, and disclosed as necessary to evaluate your candidacy, conduct pre-employment screenings where permitted by law, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in a development laboratory using UHV systems and instruments
Solid understanding and experience using the globally harmonized system of classification and labelling of chemicals
Demonstrated experience using SDS and applying them to experimental planning, safety measures, and PPE
In depth knowledge of UHV systems, components, instruments, and best practices
Experience with cryogenic systems including cryocoolers, liquid nitrogen, and liquid helium
Mechanical and electrical assembly skills for UHV and cryogenic equipment
In depth knowledge of data acquisition and analysis
Presentation skills
A safety first mindset

Nice To Haves

Hydrogen safety and compressed gas handling experience
Experience with hydrogen isotopes
Experience with clean room protocols
Experience cleaning, handling, and storing components for clean room use or UHV use
Operational experience with metal hydride storage beds
Knowledge of the fusion fuel cycle

Responsibilities

Assembling equipment, sub-systems, instruments and data acquisition for a fusion fuel cycle development lab using UHV best practices
Planning, writing procedures, and performing experiments
Mentoring and teaching laboratory personnel how to operate UHV systems, compressed gas systems, and associated equipment safely
Manage laboratory equipment and consumables
Must be able to present experimental results to engineers and scientists