R&D Electrochemical Test Specialist

About the Company

Terrestrial Energy is 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 capital resources for our next growth phase. With strong alignment of US Federal and State government support, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies, there is a unique opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

We are building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management, and business development at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites. We seek talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-oriented corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion. Ideal candidates will have US market experience, demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects, strong leadership and team-building capabilities, and a deep understanding of advanced reactor development requirements.

About the 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 Terrestrial Energy’s R&D Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with R&D Technical Project Lead (I&C) to execute test programs.
• Provide subject matter expertise on analytical chemistry equipment and methods, electroanalytical methods, and salt chemistry.
• Review internal documents and calculations related to test setup design, test scope, procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Author calculations and reports summarizing results of data analyses and tests.
• Present test results, assumptions, risks, constraints, and propose paths forward.
• Coordinate with suppliers and TE Procurement staff to receive materials and equipment.
• Work with suppliers to commission, calibrate, maintain, and repair test equipment as required.
• Collaborate with the R&D Project Coordinator to maintain and update project schedules.

Core Competencies

• 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 mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
• Detail orientation and critical thinking.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.

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.

Assets

• 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.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan.
• A vacation policy designed to support work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) available to you and your family.
• Wellness Subsidy.
• Annual Performance Review.
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!
• Career development opportunities.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status. The successful candidate must 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) 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)).