Intern - Fuel Computational Chemistry

Title:u00a0Intern - Fuel Computational ChemistryLocation:u00a0Location: Bellevue, Washington, United StatesJob Type:u00a0Full-timeDescription:TITLE: Fuel Computational Chemistry InternLOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USATerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications -- all for significant human health benefits.TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Fuel Computational Chemistry InternThe Fuel Computational Chemistry Intern will aid in advancing Natriumu00ae fuel chemistry and source term models for advanced metallic fuel systems. They will help benchmark existing thermodynamic databases and develop improved database models to address any noted deficiencies. Pending the success of these efforts they will ultimately prepare associated documentation to support software quality assurance.Responsibilitiesu2022 Perform and document thermodynamic benchmark calculations using the FactSageu00a9 package.u2022 Develop and document custom solution model databases for species of interest, including fuel and fission product species.u2022 Prepare documentation to support software quality assurance.Key Qualifications and Skillsu2022 The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.u2022 Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.u2022 Currently enrolled in a chemistry or engineering degree program (MS or PhD preferable)u2022 Extensive knowledge of chemical thermodynamic computational methods, with preference to those proficient in FactSageu00a9u2022 Experience developing custom solution model databases for metallic systems.u2022 Experience performing and documenting computational thermodynamic assessments.u2022 Nuclear engineering experience is preferred.Job FunctionsJob Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employ

Created: 2026-01-16