Computational Plasma Physicist for Fusion & HPC

Fusion Energy Base; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Relocation assistance

Flexible time off

Year-end PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Fuse is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop models and simulations that predict how our pulsed-power systems behave. You will turn physics and numerical methods into actionable predictions, collaborating with experimentalists to validate models and optimize performance.

You will work with MHD, PIC, and circuit models, modify Screamer code, and advance high-performance computing capabilities to analyze large data sets and publish findings. relocation may be required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong background in computational plasma physics and high-energy-density physics.
• Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, or similar circuit and plasma codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run simulations for pulsed-power systems using MHD, PIC, and circuit models.
• Utilize and modify Screamer circuit code for modeling high-voltage pulse generation and delivery.
• Conduct magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to study plasma dynamics in fusion and Z-pinch configurations.
• Implement and analyze particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations for plasma interactions and beam dynamics.
• Model impedance matching in Marx generators and analyze energy coupling in plasma loads.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and optimize system performance.
• Develop custom computational tools and optimize existing codes for high-performance computing (HPC).
• Analyze and interpret large data sets, extracting meaningful insights and presenting findings in clear, concise reports.
• Develop software tools and algorithms to optimize simulation processes and improve computational efficiency.
• Stay up to date with advancements in computational techniques, programming languages, and physical theories to apply state-of-the-art methodologies to projects.
• Contribute to academic papers, technical reports, and presentations, sharing results with both internal teams and external collaborators.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Skills

Python

Fortran

C++

MATLAB

MHD simulations

PIC simulations

HPC parallel computing

problem-solving

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Screamer

MAGIC

HYDRA

Job description

Fuse is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop models and simulations that predict how our pulsed-power systems behave. You will turn physics and numerical methods into actionable predictions, collaborating with experimentalists to validate models and optimize performance.

You will work with MHD, PIC, and circuit models, modify Screamer code, and advance high-performance computing capabilities to analyze large data sets and publish findings. relocation may be required.