Computational Plasma Physicist — MHD/PIC & HPC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Relocation assistance for roles that需

Flexible time off

Paid time off built into the end of每年

Supportive leave of absence policies.

Paid leave for new parents.

Job summary

Fuse is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop models and simulations for pulsed-power systems, turning physics, mathematics, and HPC methods into actionable predictions for the team.

You will collaborate with experimentalists to validate models, optimize system performance, publish results, and mentor junior colleagues. This is a relocation-required California-based role, not remote.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in physics, electrical engineering, or applied math.
• Strong background in computational plasma and high-energy-density physics.
• Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA or similar codes.
• Proficiency in MHD and PIC simulations.
• Strong programming in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB.
• Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing.
• Solid grounding in electromagnetism, mechanics, or statistical physics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run simulations for pulsed-power systems using MHD, PIC, and circuit models.
• Utilize Screamer circuit code for high-voltage pulse modeling.
• Perform MHD simulations of plasma dynamics in fusion and Z-pinch setups.
• Implement PIC simulations for plasma interactions and beam dynamics.
• Model impedance matching in Marx generators and energy coupling.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models.
• Develop HPC tools and optimize codes.
• Analyze large data sets and present findings.
• Develop algorithms to optimize simulations.
• Stay current with computational methods and language developments.
• Contribute to papers, reports and presentations.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

M.S. in Physics or related field

Tools

Screamer

MAGIC

HYDRA

Python

Fortran

C++

MATLAB

HPC environments

Job description

Fuse is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop models and simulations for pulsed-power systems, turning physics, mathematics, and HPC methods into actionable predictions for the team.

You will collaborate with experimentalists to validate models, optimize system performance, publish results, and mentor junior colleagues. This is a relocation-required California-based role, not remote.