R&D Engineer - Fusion Generator Operations
Core
Operate and advance the world's most powerful pulsed-fusion device (FRC) to generate electrical power, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable machine performance.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Engineer (Fusion Generator Operations)
Builds
High-energy fusion experiments and system readiness for the Polaris prototype
Domain
Fusion energy / High-energy physics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
High-vacuum chamber systems operation, High-voltage capacitor systems operation, System uptime and reliability ownership, Complex experiment execution, Root cause analysis, Real-time issue resolution, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Mentoring or training others in system operation
Technologies
Mega-joule capacitor banks, High-energy infrastructure, Plasma diagnostics
Responsibilities
Operate and support day-to-day execution of Field-Reversed Configuration (FRC) fusion experiments, Control and monitor pulsed power systems including mega-joule capacitor banks, Own system readiness for experiments including pre-shot setup and troubleshooting, Identify and resolve issues in high-energy vacuum systems, Apply plasma physics concepts to interpret diagnostics, Drive continuous improvement of machine operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC