R&D Electrochemical Test Specialist

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Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a U.S. developer of advanced Generation‑IV nuclear reactors. We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small‑modular plant to provide cost‑competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

Our company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company (NASDAQ “IMSR”), securing the capital resources for our next growth phase. With alignment of U.S. federal and state governments and industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, 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 headquarters in Charlotte, NC 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 its expansion.

Under the direction of the R&D Technical Project Lead (I&C), this role 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.

• 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, scope, procedures, specifications, and reports.
• Authorship of calculations and reports summarizing the 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 purchased from various suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to commission, calibrate, maintain, and repair test equipment as required.
• Collaborate with the R&D Project Coordinator to maintain and update schedules including status of all projects.

• 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.

• 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.

• Experience synthesizing, purifying, and characterizing 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.

• Extended Healthcare Plan
• A vacation policy designed to support work‑life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy
• Annual Performance Review
• Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give…