Plasma Diagnostics Scientist

Type One Energy; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy seeks a Plasma Diagnostics Scientist to lead a subset of diagnostic systems for its fusion stellarator program. You will develop, deploy and operate advanced diagnostics to support scientific investigations.

You will mentor junior scientists, collaborate with engineers and scientists, interpret data with Python/MATLAB, and help define system requirements while ensuring safety and reliability for research and potential deployment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related field with a strong focus on plasma physics, fusion energy, and/or diagnostics.
• Extensive experience designing, developing, and operating advanced diagnostic systems for fusion or plasma physics experiments.
• Strong knowledge of diagnostic techniques and instrumentation used in plasma physics, such as spectroscopy.
• Proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation using scientific software and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to diagnostic systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, present findings to diverse audiences, and contribute to scientific publications and proposals.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures related to fusion experiments and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of fusion stellarator concepts, including device physics and operational requirements, is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, construction, and deployment of a subset of plasma diagnostics such as probes, magnetics, microwaves, infrared, spectroscopy, lasers, optical, x-ray, and/or neutronics systems to ensure they meet technical feasibility.
• Develop and apply data analysis and models to set requirements for plasma diagnostics and other in-vessel stellarator systems
• Participate in planning, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior scientists and engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

Skills

Plasma diagnostics

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Fusion stellarator concepts

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Spectroscopy instrumentation

Job description

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Plasma Diagnostics Scientist. This is what you need to know:

Location:

Knoxville TN, Madison WI, Boston MA ,Vancouver BC or Culham UK

Salary:

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract:

Permanent, full time

Reporting to:

Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy is seeking a Scientist with experience in fusion plasma diagnostics to join its growing team. As a Scientist, you will be responsible for leading a subset of diagnostic systems to support scientific investigations on our advanced fusion stellarator including development, deployment and operation.

Your expertise will be instrumental in driving progress and ensuring the successful operation of diagnostic systems critical to achieving our research and commercial goals. The ideal candidate will also give technical advice and otherwise contribute to other teams of Engineers and Scientists on similar projects throughout Type One Energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, construction, and deployment of a subset of plasma diagnostics such as probes, magnetics, microwaves, infrared, spectroscopy, lasers, optical, x-ray, and/or neutronics systems to ensure they meet technical feasibility.

• Develop and apply data analysis and models to set requirements for plasma diagnostics and other in-vessel stellarator systems

• Participate in planning, execution, and analysis of experiments.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior scientists and engineers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

What you’ll need:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on plasma physics, fusion energy, and/or diagnostics.

• Extensive experience in designing, developing, and operating advanced diagnostic systems for fusion or plasma physics experiments.

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic techniques and instrumentation commonly used in plasma physics, such as spectroscopy.

• Proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation using scientific software and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB).

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to diagnostic systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, present findings to diverse audiences, and contribute to scientific publications and proposals.

• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures related to fusion experiments and diagnostics.

• Knowledge of fusion stellarator concepts, including device physics and operational requirements, is highly desirable

We offer

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.