Computational Materials Scientist

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Computational Materials Scientist to support fusion power deployment. You'll engage in physics-based modeling, material validation, and collaboration with engineers focused on innovative solutions for unique materials challenges.

This role requires expertise in computational materials methods, focusing on process-structure-properties relationships and modeling in extreme environments. We offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $145,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Expertise in computational materials simulation methods.
• Understanding of process-structure-properties relationships.
• Familiarity with materials in extreme environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physics-based modeling to support material development.
• Generate synthetic data and perform first-principles modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers to prioritize experimental work.

Skills

Computational materials simulation methods

Process-structure-properties relationships

Physics informed modeling

Materials science

Physical chemistry

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Computational Materials Scientist

The Materials and Processing (M&P) Department at CFS supports design engineers, supply chain, and manufacturing by selecting materials, unambiguously defining materials and processing routes, validating and measuring those materials and their properties, and conducting R&D to develop new materials and processes to enable fusion power deployment. M&P at CFS is organized around three primary thrusts: engineering, test and characterization, and development programs. The work is undertaken in support of delivering SPARC, the net energy tokamak under construction in Devens, MA, and ultimately in designing the ARC fusion power plant. These devices pose unique materials challenges including neutron fluxes produced by deuterium-tritium fusion, high heat loads, molten salt coolant systems, complex component topologies, high magnetic fields, and high mechanical loading in cryogenic conditions.

To support this mission, the CFS Materials Department is seeking a Computational Materials Engineer with expertise in process-structure-properties relationships, physics informed modeling, and materials in extreme environments. The ideal candidate would have a background in both computational materials simulation methods, and materials science and/or physical chemistry. The responsibilities will include physics-based modeling, synthetic data generation, and first-principles modeling and simulation to support development of CFS materials. They will collaborate with other engineers and subject matter experts to identify highest sensitivity parameters and prioritize experimental work for greatest impact to decreasing uncertainty.

Job posting details for Computational Materials Scientist at Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA. Compensation / salary range: 90,000 - 145,000 USD, yearly.