Materials Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission‑driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture‑backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state‑of‑the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Materials Engineer.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Senior Director of Nuclear and Fuel Cycle

Type One Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Materials Engineer with general metallurgical experience including materials testing and characterization. Ideally the candidate will have experience with fusion relevant materials and their challenges.

As a materials engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting Type One Energy’s materials program across various components and materials systems. This will be accomplished by executing materials testing and characterization campaigns for specialty fusion materials as well as assisting in material selection and lifetime evaluations. You will work with multiple internal engineering teams as well as a variety of vendors and testing facilities.

• Plan and execute materials testing and characterization campaigns on specialty fusion materials.
• Perform analysis on test and characterization results to generate campaign outcome reports.
• Perform literature reviews to help direct materials development efforts and lifetime estimations.
• Assist in vendor and external collaborator engagements and evaluations for specialty fusion materials.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, presentations, and/or publications to disseminate research findings both internally and externally.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Scientists, Engineers, and Technicians to foster a collaborative environment.

• Bachelors degree with 2-3 years of experience or a masters degree and 1-2 years of experience in Materials Science, Nuclear Engineering, or a similar field.
• In depth knowledge on metallurgy including microstructures-property relationships, processing techniques, and failure mechanisms.
• Experience planning and executing materials testing and characterization campaigns.
• Familiarity with fusion relevant structural and armour materials and their environments.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Attention to detail in experimental work and data analysis.

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.