Member of Technical Staff

Marathon Fusion; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Fusion is looking for a 'Member of Technical Staff' to join their innovative team focused on advancing fusion energy technologies. Ideal candidates will possess a blend of technical and soft skills, with responsibilities spanning various disciplines, in a dynamic and collaborative environment that promises growth and the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in renewable energy.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off and sick leave

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits

Stocked office kitchen

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will have experience in plasma physics and other related technical fields.
• Soft skills including communication and project management are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will work on technical roles involving fusion energy development.
• Proactive communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Skills

Plasma physics

Excellent written and oral communication

Ability to think holistically about systems

Capacity to learn new technical subjects quickly

Organization and project management

A high degree of conscientiousness

Job description

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Off the back of our recent publication, we are hiring for technical roles across a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Due to an unusually high level of interest during this time, we may be slow to respond.

About Marathon Fusion

Since our founding in 2023, we've developed fuel cycle technologies to deliver fusion energy more quickly with better economics. Marathon Fusion was founded by Adam Rutkowski, previously a Propulsion Engineer at SpaceX and PhD candidate in Plasma Physics at Princeton University, and Kyle Schiller, previously a Fellow in science policy at Schmidt Futures. We believed then, and now more than ever, that fusion is humanity's best pathway to abundant, clean and reliable energy.

We've secured over $10m in funding from the US Department of Energy and leading investors including 1517 Fund and Strong Atomics. We have letters of intent from leading fusion companies including Helion Energy, commonwealth Fusion Systems, and Thea Energy.

We've built plasma centrifuges for isotope separation, superpermeable pumps for rapid fuel recycling in fusion power plants. We're on a quest to commercialize alchemy, accelerate the deployment of fusion energy, and open a new frontier in scientific discovery.

Culture at Marathon Fusion

We are a startup environment characterized by a need for focus, adaptability and prioritization in a shifting landscape. Thriving in this environment requires excellent proactive communication across roles and backgrounds, the ability to build and maintain trust between team members, and the willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job. We place particularly high weight on each team member's ability to be self-directed.

Technical Roles at Marathon Fusion

We're looking for scientists, engineers, and technicians. Ideal candidates will have experience with at least some of the following:

• Plasma physics
• Vacuum systems
• Mercury handling
• Lithium handling
• Isotope separation systems
• Mechanical engineering in complex R&D environments
• Fabrication for scientific applications
• Nuclear physics
• Experimental design
• Test engineering
  
  

For all roles, important soft skills include:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to think holistically about systems
• Capacity to learn new technical subjects quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and consider problems from inter-disciplinary perspectives
• Organization and project management
• A high degree of conscientiousness and integrity
  
  

Compensation

There is a wide range of salaries based on experience, qualifications and ability: $90,000 - $200,000. All compensation packages for full-time employees include equity ownership in Marathon Fusion.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Generous paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) plan
• Commuter benefits
• Stocked office kitchen
  
  

Marathon Fusion considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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