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TerraPower · 1 month ago

Intern - Fuel Computational Chemistry

positionBellevue, WA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$40.43/hr - $51.71/hr

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing global energy deployment through innovative nuclear solutions. The Fuel Computational Chemistry Intern will assist in advancing Natrium® fuel chemistry and source term models for advanced metallic fuel systems, performing thermodynamic calculations and developing database models.

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Responsibilities

Perform and document thermodynamic benchmark calculations using the FactSage© package
Develop and document custom solution model databases for species of interest, including fuel and fission product species
Prepare documentation to support software quality assurance

Qualification

FactSage©Chemical thermodynamicsCustom solution model databasesComputational assessmentsNuclear engineeringWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeamworkIntegrity

Required

The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Currently enrolled in a chemistry or engineering degree program (MS or PhD preferable)
Extensive knowledge of chemical thermodynamic computational methods, with preference to those proficient in FactSage©
Experience developing custom solution model databases for metallic systems
Experience performing and documenting computational thermodynamic assessments

Preferred

Nuclear engineering experience is preferred

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Hourly pay rate
Weekly stipend for out of area Interns
Weekly commuter stipend for local area Interns
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Interns accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked
Holiday Schedule
Paid holidays commensurate with Internship period and TerraPower Holiday Schedule
Relocation Assistance for out of area Interns

Company

TerraPower

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TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
dateFounded in 2006
location
Bellevue, Washington, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.terrapower.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.49B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
2022-03-10Grant· $8.55M

Leadership Team

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Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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