Lead HTS Magnet Engineer

Lumicity; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity is seeking a Lead HTS Magnet Engineer in San Diego, CA to own the full lifecycle of high-temperature superconducting magnetic systems from architecture to deployment.

You will lead design, modeling, testing, and integration efforts, translating first-principles concepts into high-performance hardware and validating systems through rigorous experiments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with superconducting systems, including HTS magnets.
• Proficiency with finite element / multiphysics tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS.
• Experience designing or evaluating superconducting structures under strong electromagnetic forces and demanding conditions.
• Experience with test design and execution for complex HTS hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of HTS magnet systems: architecture, design, thermal integration.
• Develop modeling capabilities for electromagnetic, thermal, and structural analyses.
• Design, fabricate, instrument, and test prototypes and integrated hardware.
• Conduct design trade studies and iterative development tying simulation to hardware.

Skills

HTS magnets

Electromagnetics

Multiphysics modeling

Test design

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

Job description

Job Opportunity - Lead HTS Magnet Engineer - San Diego, CA

I'm seeking a driven expert in High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnetic systems to own the full lifecycle of high-performance hardware, from architecture and design through testing, integration, and deployment. This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and grow our superconducting systems capability while developing cutting-edge technologies for mission-critical applications.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will lead the design, characterization, modeling, and testing of advanced HTS magnetic systems. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in transforming first-principles concepts into high-performance hardware and validating those systems through rigorous testing and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-temperature superconducting magnet systems, including evaluation, architecture, electromagnetic & mechanical design, and thermal integration.
• Develop and maintain advanced modeling capabilities for superconducting systems, including coupled electromagnetic, thermal, and structural analyses.
• Design, fabricate, instrument, and test prototypes and integrated hardware systems
• Conduct design trade studies and drive iterative development cycles connecting simulation, experimentation, and hardware implementation.
• Support long-term technology strategy, including manufacturing approaches, supplier engagement, testing infrastructure, and scalability planning.
• Contribute to the development of superconducting technologies intended for challenging operating environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience w/superconducting systems, including HTS systems, magnet engineering, applied electromagnetics, cryogenic engineering, or related fields.
• Proficiency with finite element and multiphysics simulation tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS, or equivalent software
• Experience designing or evaluating superconducting structures subjected to significant electromagnetic forces and demanding operating environments.
• Experience with test design & execution on these systems
• Passion for developing advanced technologies where performance, reliability, system efficiency, and first-principles engineering are critical.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with superconducting applications such as fusion energy, particle accelerators, pulsed-power, magnets, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with cryogenic system design
• Exposure to aerospace, space systems, defense, or other high-performance engineering environments
• Experience working in startup, advanced R&D, or rapidly evolving technology development environments.

~Due to the nature of my client's work, we're only accepting US Citizens/GC Holders ~

Job Opportunity - Lead HTS Magnet Engineer - San Diego, CA