Experimental Scientist — Plasma Diagnostics for Fusion

Fusion Energy Base; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

31 Days of PTO

10 Paid holidays

Up to 5% employer 401(k) match

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base in Everett, WA, is seeking an Experimental Scientist to support the development and operation of plasma diagnostics for fusion generators. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, and collaboration with various engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. with relevant hands-on experience and a proven background in plasma diagnostics. The company offers a variety of benefits, including health plans and generous PTO policies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related discipline focused on plasma science.
• Relevant hands-on experience with plasma systems and advanced laboratory environments.
• Experience with the design and operation of plasma diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Support design and calibration of plasma diagnostic systems.
• Contribute to troubleshooting of plasma diagnostics.
• Collaborate with various engineering teams on diagnostic readiness.
• Establish methods for pre-ionization plasma diagnostics.
• Analyze data to identify trends and support experimental interpretation.
• Document experimental procedures and results for consistency.

Skills

Hands-on experience with plasma systems

Autonomous operation on technical tasks

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in physics or related discipline

Tools

Interferometry

Spectroscopy

Langmuir probes

High-vacuum systems

Job description

Fusion Energy Base in Everett, WA, is seeking an Experimental Scientist to support the development and operation of plasma diagnostics for fusion generators. The role involves troubleshooting, calibration, and collaboration with various engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. with relevant hands-on experience and a proven background in plasma diagnostics. The company offers a variety of benefits, including health plans and generous PTO policies.