Cryogenic Engineer for Fusion Power (Hybrid Work)

Type One Energy Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Cryogenic Engineer to design, analyze, and validate cryogenic systems supporting superconducting magnets in our stellarator program.

You will perform analytical thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics calculations and develop system-level thermal/fluid models to guide design decisions.

Collaborate with magnet, vacuum, plasma physics, and power teams; assist testing, commissioning, and documentation for cryogenic subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with analytical thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics.
• Experience with numerical analysis of thermal/fluid systems using listed tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical thermodynamic, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer calculations on cryogenic systems to support design and performance evaluation.
• Conduct numerical analysis and modeling of cryogenic systems, including transient and steady-state behavior.
• Support the design, specification, and integration of cryogenic hardware such as piping, heat exchangers, insulation systems, valves, and cryogenic distribution components.
• Develop and maintain system-level thermal/fluid models to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate closely with magnet engineering, vacuum systems, plasma physics, and power systems teams to ensure cryogenic system compatibility and performance.
• Analyze experimental and operational data to validate models and identify system improvements.
• Support cryogenic system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operations
• Contribute to requirements development, safety analyses, and documentation for cryogenic subsystems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and partners regarding cryogenic equipment, components, and integration needs.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Numerical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

OpenFOAM

AFT Arrow

REFPROP

GASPAK

HePAK

Job description

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Cryogenic Engineer to design, analyze, and validate cryogenic systems supporting superconducting magnets in our stellarator program.

You will perform analytical thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics calculations and develop system-level thermal/fluid models to guide design decisions.

Collaborate with magnet, vacuum, plasma physics, and power teams; assist testing, commissioning, and documentation for cryogenic subsystems.