Cryogenic Systems Engineer for Fusion Energy

Proxima Fusion; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Proxima Fusion in Zürich is seeking a Cryogenic Engineer to design, analyze, and validate the cryogenic systems enabling superconducting magnets for our first-of-a-kind fusion machine.

You will lead multi-physics modelling and hands-on testing, collaborating with physicists and engineers to translate complex designs into reliable cooling solutions while managing external work packages and supplier engagements.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in cryogenic hardware design, commissioning, and operation.
• Proven track record in specifying and designing cryogenic cooling systems using multi-physics tools (Simcenter Amesim, Comsol) and reduced-order modelling.
• Experience validating cryogenic systems through simulations, testing, and prototyping.
• Ability to lead external work packages and manage procurement projects.

Aufgaben

• Specify, design, and analyze cooling system to meet cryogenic performance requirements, ensuring model accuracy is verified by testing protocols;
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership during the construction, commissioning, and long‑term operation of the cryogenic plant and its subsystems;
• Conduct performance analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of cryogenic systems;
• Collaborate closely with electromagnetic, mechanical and electrical engineers, magnet experts, and physicists;
• Identify and act as an expert customer for projects with external suppliers and partners to specify and co‑design cryogenic systems with the highest quality and speed.

Kenntnisse

Cryogenic modelling

Cryogenic hardware design

Commissioning

Operation

Multi-physics tools

Reduced-order modelling

Leadership of external packages

Procurement management

Testing

Prototyping

Tools

Simcenter Amesim

Comsol

Jobbeschreibung

Proxima Fusion in Zürich is seeking a Cryogenic Engineer to design, analyze, and validate the cryogenic systems enabling superconducting magnets for our first-of-a-kind fusion machine.

You will lead multi-physics modelling and hands-on testing, collaborating with physicists and engineers to translate complex designs into reliable cooling solutions while managing external work packages and supplier engagements.