R&D Thermal Hydraulics Technical Lead

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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 Thermal Hydraulics Technical Lead, reporting to the R&D Director, is primarily responsible for leading the design, execution, and analysis of thermal-hydraulic experiments. Responsible for both hands-on experimental work and building and managing a team of engineers to carry out testing, analyze data, and provide valuable insights to improve system performance. The role combines deep technical expertise in thermal hydraulics with the leadership and project management skills needed to drive successful R&D outcomes.

Other responsibilities include:

Design and Execute Thermal Hydraulic Tests:
Lead the development and execution of thermal hydraulics tests, ensuring test designs and setups meet experimental objectives. Oversee the creation of detailed test matrices and ensure successful execution of experiments to gather reliable data.

Test Data Analysis & Reporting:
Guide the collection, processing, and in-depth analysis of test data. Collaborate with R&D Data Scientists to improve simulation models based on experimental findings. Present results, assumptions, risks, and proposed solutions to the R&D Director.

Provision of Subject Matter Expertise:
Provide expert advice on the development of thermal hydraulics test plans and experimental methodologies. Review and interpret internal and external documents related to test identification, design development, and experimental activities.

CFD Simulations and Optimization:
Prepare meshes for 2D and 3D CFD models for various geometries, perform steady-state and transient simulations, and conduct sensitivity analyses and optimization studies to support experimental designs.

Scaling and Experimental Setup Design:
Perform scaling analyses and evaluate scaling distortions to ensure the validity of experimental test setups. Identify sensor locations and instrumentation requirements and guide the development of test equipment and system configurations.

Leadership & Team Management:
Build and lead a team of test engineers, providing hands-on guidance throughout the testing process, troubleshooting, and ensuring efficient team collaboration. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams:
Work closely with the R&D Project Coordinator to maintain and update test schedules and project status. Collaborate with the TEI Engineering team to support design development and optimize test setups.

Presentations and Documentation:
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including test results, assumptions, risks, and constraints. Present proposals for future testing paths based on experimental findings.

Innovation and Improvement:
Contribute to the development of new test methodologies, tools, and technologies to enhance testing capabilities. Ensure ongoing improvements in experimental design, analysis techniques, and the efficiency of test execution.

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