OBA Research Scientist/Engineer – Fusion Energy Systems
Core
Lead and contribute to fusion energy R&D projects from concept through prototype, integrating target design, fabrication, diagnostics, and supporting technologies into deployable systems.
Role type
Senior IC fusion energy research scientist/engineer (OBA)
Builds
Commercially deployable fusion energy systems (pulser-driven inertial fusion)
Domain
Fusion energy science and technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research | client delivery
Required skills
plasma physics, fusion science, advanced materials, target design, code development, diagnostics, target fabrication, precision manufacturing, modeling and simulation, AI/ML for fusion, systems engineering, data analysis, experimental operations, control systems, pulsed power systems, lasers, optics, cryogenics, vacuum technology, precision machining
Preferred skills
peer review, concept ideation
Technologies
pulsed power systems, lasers, optics, cryogenics, vacuum technology, precision machining
Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to fusion energy R&D projects from concept through prototype; Collaborate across disciplines to integrate fusion energy target design, fabrication, diagnostics, and supporting technologies into deployable systems; Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international fusion energy conferences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC