Chief Architect, Fusion Engine Systems (Nuclear)

First Principle; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

First Principle seeks a senior engineer/scientist to lead the design and development of core energy conversion systems—engine systems—for a first-of-a-kind fusion power plant. The role reports to the executive team and defines system architecture, leads the R&D program, and builds the team to execute from concept through prototype to commercial scale.

The challenges involve extreme materials, high-radiation, high-heat-flux environments, exotic coolant systems, and a design that must operate

Qualifications

• For this senior role, candidates should have led first-of-a-kind energy systems from concept to production.
• Experience with high-radiation, high-heat-flux environments is highly valued.
• Ability to engage peers and national labs in design reviews and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for core energy conversion 'engine systems'.
• Lead R&D program and build a high-performing engineering team.
• Translate concept designs into prototypes and scalable delivery.

Skills

Systems engineering leadership

Nuclear core design

Program leadership

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Prototype to production delivery

Peer-review with scientists

Education

Advanced engineering degree

Tools

Finite element analysis

Thermal-fluid modeling

Job description

First Principle seeks a senior engineer/scientist to lead the design and development of core energy conversion systems—engine systems—for a first-of-a-kind fusion power plant. The role reports to the executive team and defines system architecture, leads the R&D program, and builds the team to execute from concept through prototype to commercial scale.

The challenges involve extreme materials, high-radiation, high-heat-flux environments, exotic coolant systems, and a design that must operate