Kairos Power
Electrochemical Engineer
Alameda, CA · Senior · Contract
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Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $134,493 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Electrochemical Engineer, focused on fluoride salt chemistry with expertise relevant to molten salt test equipment, electrochemical sensors, signal interpretation, and electrochemical process engineering.
- In this role, you will contribute to the operation of the company's engineering testing and salt chemistry capabilities working with molten salts, including Flibe.
- The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and enjoys hands-on work in a laboratory setting.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, test, and evaluate electrochemical sensors and electrolytic cells used for molten fluoride salt chemistry systems.
- Collaborate and interface with analytical chemists, materials scientists, and process engineers to relate electrochemical information to salt purity, corrosion, and process engineering.
- Collaborate and interface with mechanical and electrical engineers to design electrochemical sensors and process equipment for industrial scale systems
- Support system shakedown and troubleshoot molten Flibe equipment during commissioning and operation.
- Supports root-cause investigations of unexpected electrochemical measurements, sensor failures, or test-system performance.
- Develops or maintains electrochemical test procedures, measurement protocols, and acceptance criteria to improve repeatability and comparability of results.
- Document test methods, results, observations, and conclusions and prepare technical and engineering reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrochemistry, preferably with molten salts, high-temperature systems, electrochemical processing, or closely related applications.
- Familiarity with research and industrial electrochemistry data acquisition, instrumentation, and controls is desirable.
- Experience in high-temperature experimental setups, corrosion analysis, or fluoride salt handling is advantageous.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of molten salt electrochemistry, both theory and practical applications.
- Knowledge of corrosion science as it relates to molten fluoride salts and high-temperature materials compatibility.
- Ability to evaluate measurement repeatability and sources of uncertainty.
- Proficiency in analyzing electrochemical data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or equivalent, to support signal processing, data visualization, and interpretation.
- B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience developing or executing experimental procedures and documenting results in accordance with established laboratory or engineering quality practices.
- Demonstrated experience working with integrated mechanical, fluidic, and chemical process systems, including troubleshooting and iterative design is desirable.
- Knowledge of experimental design as applied to electrochemical testing.
- Ability to develop technically defensible conclusions from complex or incomplete experimental data.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in a laboratory or pilot-scale R&D environment supporting test programs or multidisciplinary engineering efforts is preferred.
- Prior experience with Flibe chemistry or related salt systems in a nuclear, chemical, or energy-related context is a plus.
Skills
- Use hand tools and power tools
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $122,270 to $143,847 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810
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