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DIRECTOR OF
HYDRIDE R&D

"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible." Arthur C. Clarke

LOCATION

Colorado Springs, CO

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Permanent

What You’ll Do

  • Build a dynamic research team focused on hydride formation for hydrogen storage
     

  • Collaborate with mechanical and structural engineers on alternative energy storage requirements
     

  • Participate in broader work related to Element One Energy program including studies of metal hydride development & sourcing for fuel cell applications

  • Develop hydrogen diagnostics, including infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS), and thermal desorption spectroscopy (TDS)
     

  • Present results at conferences and write publications in peer-reviewed technical journals

Who You are

  • You have a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, physics, physical chemistry or related field.
     

  • You have research experience in experimental materials science
     

  • You have experience with high vacuum and high pressure systems 

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  • You have experience with large audience presentations & technical writing

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  • You have experience with hydrogen embrittlement and permeability 
     

  • You have experience with Labview, mathcad, python and solidworks

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  • You have excellent verbal and written communication skills 

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