R&D Electrochemical Test Specialist

Terrestrial Energy•Bryan, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy? Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team. This position is remote until the office opens in or around Bryan, TX on or before February 2026, after which time it will be a 100% on site role. Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors. We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry. The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase. With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan. The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites. We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion. We are seeking people who: Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution. Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects. Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities. Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development. Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant. Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change. Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role: The R&D Electrochemical Test Specialist, under the direction of the R&D Technical Project Lead (I&C), is primarily responsible for assembly of test setups, execution of tests, and data analyses related to development of electrochemical instrumentation for molten salts in support of TE Engineering as part of TE’s R&D Program.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, or Materials Science
Minimum 2 years of R&D work experience in academia or industry involving electrochemistry and analytical instrumentation
Expertise with analytical chemistry and electrochemistry instrumentation principles of operation, calibration, data analysis methods and algorithms, and error prediction
Skilled with lab equipment, sensors, and data acquisition systems
Experienced with custom test equipment design, assembly, and commissioning
Strong proficiency with tools and techniques for assembling mechanical and pneumatic systems
Proficiency in numerical analysis software (e.g. Matlab, Python) and CAD (e.g. Creo, Solidworks)
Strong grasp of engineering principles across a range of disciplines (mechanical, electrical, chemical)
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
Detail orientation and critical thinking
Flexible and adaptable to change
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.
Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810 ) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

Experience synthesizing, purifying, and characterization of molten salts
Expertise in the development of graphical user interfaces (e.g. using Labview)
Experience with the peer-reviewed journal publication process
Knowledge of workplace safety standards and environmental regulations
Experience with high temperature materials and instrumentation
Experience with environmental qualification of I&C components

Responsibilities

Coordination with R&D Technical Project Lead (I&C) to execute test programs
Provision of subject matter expertise on analytical chemistry equipment and methods, electroanalytical methods, and salt chemistry
Review of internal documents and calculations as related to test setup design and test scope, procedures, specifications, and reports
Authorship of calculations and reports summarizing the results of data analyses and tests
Presentation of test results, assumptions, risks, constraints and proposing paths forward
Coordination with suppliers and TE Procurement staff to receive materials and equipment purchased from various suppliers
Working with suppliers to commission, calibrate, maintain, and repair test equipment as-required
Collaboration with the R&D Project Coordinator to maintain and update schedule including status of all projects.