R&D Materials Scientist/Engineer

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Terrestrial Energy is developing for near-term commercial operation, a zero-emissions cogeneration plant for a global industry using its proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) fission technology in an innovative, small and modular plant design.

Over the last 5 years, the Company has recognized the exceptional and unmatched opportunities in US markets created by the policies of the US Federal and States’ governments, and by the actions of the US industrial private sector, including its world leading IT sector developing AI commercial product. The Company recognizes that its path to business success and likely sole path to success, is to wholly align with the US market as a US company, and effect all the organizational changes necessary to achieve this alignment.

In pursuit of this objective, Terrestrial Energy initiated a transaction to legally redomicile the business to the US in 2023, which it completed in April 2024, with 100% shareholder support. This transaction was the first step in its US domiciliation strategy. The Company is currently completing a transaction to secure a US exchange (NASDAQ) public stock listing, which is expected to secure the capital resources necessary to complete its US domiciliation as well as execute on its business plan focused on the US market.

The Company is focused on building a team of business professionals and leaders in the engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas out of our Charlotte, North Carolina location. These key resources will help build the organization structure and processes in Charlotte, NC, which will be the cornerstone to add talented people to the US team, each of whom will:

- Offer US market experience and perspectives bringing innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

- Has demonstrated exceptional results in past engineering projects.

- Offers exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

- Has a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

- Assist in the creation of the organization architecture and structures based in Charlotte and necessary for the successful design development of the Company IMSR plant.

- Capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

- Has skillset and experience that relate to the following role:

The R&D Materials Scientist/Engineer, under the direction of the R&D Director, is primarily responsible for materials qualification related activities, including development and execution of test programs as part of Terrestrial Energy’s overall R&D Program. Within this role, responsibilities include:

- Providing subject matter expertise on alloy mechanical and/or chemical behavior under high temperatures and irradiation doses, while considering corrosive environments;

- Development of experimental designs and testing programs to address alloy operating conditions, following ASTM standards and to ensure alignment with the ASME BPVC Section III Div 5 rules.

- Perform test data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and other tools, applying statistical theories, following ASME and ASTM standards, and developing and/or validating alloy behavior models;

- Serve as subject matter expert interfacing with regulatory bodies;

- Authorship of documents accompanying the alloy qualification process in coordination with Engineering, Safety, Quality, Licensing stakeholders and external parties;

Oversight and/or execution of the materials qualification activities.

Core Competencies

- Expertise in materials science and engineering

- Communication

- Critical Thinking

- Decision Making

- Leadership

- Planning and Organizing

- Problem Solving

- Results Orientation

- Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with other groups

- Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements

- Master’s degree (or higher) in Materials Science or Materials Engineering, or related field;

- Experience leading research projects involving the design, execution, and analysis of experiments on alloy properties and performance under various conditions;

- Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of research and development activities;

- Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vesel Code Section III Div 5.

- Knowledge of alloy property and performance characterization techniques

- Working knowledge of modeling tools (Python, MATLAB and others);

- Strong understanding of statistical analysis methods

- Strong understanding of solid mechanics and damage modelling in alloys,

- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills;

- Demonstrated ability to multitask & manage numerous short- and long-term projects concurrently;

- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills; and

- Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Assets

- Professional Engineer Certification, or eligible to obtain PE Certification

- Knowledge on the development of custom constitutive models for high-temperature alloys

- Knowledge on the irradiation effects on properties, performance, and microstructure of metallics.

- Knowledge on corrosion mechanisms of alloys in fluoride-salt environments

Benefits

- Extended Healthcare Plan

- A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

- EAP Programs available to you and your family

- Wellness Subsidy

- Annual Performance Review

- Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!

- Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

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 toaccess 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%20A%20to%20Part%20810) 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)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age. The Company encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com