Fusion Plasma Scientist - Fast-Paced Hardware R&D, Equity

Avalanche Energy; Tukwila (WA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

10 paid holidays and December holiday

Generous vacation and sick time

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Avalanche Energy in Tukwila, WA is seeking an Experimental Plasma Scientist to advance plasma physics as it applies to our fusion systems. You will work closely with experimental hardware, diagnostics, simulations, and cross-functional engineering teams to inform design decisions, interpret results, and guide next experiments.

You will mentor junior scientists, translate complex data into actionable recommendations, and help strengthen documentation and practices across the science group.

Formación

• PhD in plasma physics or closely related field, or equivalent depth of experience.
• Ability to approach complex plasma physics problems analytically.
• Comfortable interpreting theory, simulation, and experimental results.
• Ability to work with a diverse team as well as operate independently, prioritize work, and make progress in ambiguous environments.
• Clear communicator who can explain complex ideas across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Design, analyze, and interpret plasma experiments in close collaboration with the broader science team and engineers.
• Contribute to rapid test-learn cycles by translating results into clear, actionable recommendations for future experiments.
• Integrate experimental data, simulations, and theory to inform conclusions and guide next steps.
• Help define which questions matter most at a given stage of development and where effort is best focused.
• Work closely with engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, software) to ensure plasma physics considerations are reflected in system design.
• Communicate complex plasma physics concepts clearly to non-plasma specialists across the organization.
• Support product and system trade studies by providing scientifically grounded input.
• Act as a technical mentor to more junior scientists and engineers.
• Share knowledge, review analyses, and contribute to a collaborative and curious science culture.
• Help strengthen team practices around documentation, analysis, and communication.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Technical mentoring

Experiment design & interpretation

Risk assessment & safety

Educación

PhD in plasma physics or closely related field

Herramientas

Python

Plasma diagnostics

Automation/Controls

Soldering (SMT/thru-hole)

HV systems

Cryogenics

Vacuum systems

Descripción del empleo

Avalanche Energy in Tukwila, WA is seeking an Experimental Plasma Scientist to advance plasma physics as it applies to our fusion systems. You will work closely with experimental hardware, diagnostics, simulations, and cross-functional engineering teams to inform design decisions, interpret results, and guide next experiments.

You will mentor junior scientists, translate complex data into actionable recommendations, and help strengthen documentation and practices across the science group.