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 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Stress Analysis), under the direction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager, is primarily responsible for mechanical design analysis of reactor systems and components (using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and analytical methods) through the Detailed Engineering phase. Responsibilities include:

Prepare calculations and reports for reactor components (such as pressure vessels, supports, graphite core components, and other in-core components), including fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analysis as needed.
Assess structural integrity of proposed designs and provide feedback to optimize mechanical design and performance using analysis results.
Participate in design reviews and review design documents and calculations
Communicate and work with various technical disciplines to understand interfacing system design(s) and interfacing requirements as well as system/component loading
Conduct presentations to interdisciplinary teams and external parties
Interface with external vendors, experts and design agencies
Mentor junior and intermediate level engineers and analysts

Core Competencies

Mechanical analysis using FEA and analytical methods
Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material science fundamentals
Communication
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving
Decision Making
Leadership
Planning and Organizing
Teamwork & Collaboration
Flexible and adaptable
Learning Agility

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or alternate degree in a related field
PE Certification
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in mechanical and thermal stress analysis using FEA software
Strong understanding of underlying solid mechanics and material science fundamentals
Advanced knowledge of commercial FEA software including user programmable features (Experience with ANSYS Mechanical / APDL is preferred)
Knowledge of computer programming (Python, C, Fortran, Matlab, C++, or other) for data pre/post processing or automation/customization of simulations in commercial software
Experience with fatigue, creep, dynamic and static, linear and non-linear analyses
Demonstrated success in project delivery and the execution of mechanical design methods
Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
Willingness to adapt and learn new approaches and areas of expertise
Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with teams on problems that are challenging to solve and requiring innovative solutions.
Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Assets

Knowledge of nuclear and/or non-nuclear codes and standards including ASME Section III Division 1, Division 5, CSA N285.0 and ASME B31.1, CSA B51
Experience with high temperature reactor applications and knowledge of ASME Section III Division 5 is strongly preferred
Experience with the development of custom constitutive models and their implementation in FEA software, i.e. via user material subroutines or similar
Experience running large-scale models using HPCs
Graduate-level degree (Master’s or PhD) with an applicable specialization
Industry experience designing systems and components
Experience with analysis of non-metallic materials (particularly graphite core components)
Working knowledge of the effects of radiation on materials
Experience with pressure vessel design and registration process (TSSA, CNSC)
Experience related to ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification in Design Reports

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 the USA without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate 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 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 Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group. We encourage 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

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