Experimental Plasma Physicist: Fusion Diagnostics & R&D

Realta Fusion Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock options

Excellent health / dental / vision and

Live in Madison, Wisconsin

Job summary

Realta Fusion, a Wisconsin-based startup, seeks a scientist to advance the physics basis for high-field axisymmetric mirror devices. You will design, build, and field new plasma diagnostics on WHAM at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, lead collaborations with national labs and universities, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

You will participate in grant activities, contribute to safety standards, and help envision future devices like Anvil and Hammir in a startup environment that

Qualifications

• PhD in Plasma Physics or related field; minimum 3 years in experimental plasma physics research.
• Experience with standard plasma diagnostics and analysis techniques.
• Experience designing, building, and fielding diagnostic systems for high-vacuum plasma experiments.
• Understanding of magnetically confined fusion plasma heating and current drive technologies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with partners.
• Demonstrated innovation through IP or publications in the field.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex research methodologies for magnetic mirror fusion devices and optimize design of Realta’s next devices.
• Design, build, and field diagnostic systems on WHAM at UW-Madison and future devices Anvil and Hammir.
• Collect and analyze data, plan experiments, document results per policy.
• Interface with theory, engineering, and leadership to meet milestones.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports, and disseminate results.
• Identify and help develop grant opportunities and proposals for funding in a startup environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison with stakeholders.
• Contribute to safety standards and implement within R&D team.
• Foster a diverse, inclusive environment aligned with mission and values.

Skills

Experimental plasma physics

Plasma diagnostics

High vacuum systems

Collaboration & communication

Grant writing

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics

Tools

Bolometers

Interferometers

Spectrometers

Thomson scattering

X-ray detectors

Job description

Realta Fusion, a Wisconsin-based startup, seeks a scientist to advance the physics basis for high-field axisymmetric mirror devices. You will design, build, and field new plasma diagnostics on WHAM at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, lead collaborations with national labs and universities, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

You will participate in grant activities, contribute to safety standards, and help envision future devices like Anvil and Hammir in a startup environment that