Real-Time MHD Reconstruction Scientist

Type One Energy Group, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Job summary

Type One Energy Group, Inc. is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop an integrated MHD–Edge–Divertor modeling framework for optimization and real‑time plasma control. You will contribute to high‑fidelity simulations, predictive models, and diagnostics for stellarator design and operation.

The role requires experience with equilibrium reconstruction tools, HPC workflows, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across physics and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with equilibrium reconstruction tools for magnetic fusion.
• Experience with shared development workflows (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience in numerical modeling with Python/C/Fortran.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a multi‑fidelity MHD–Edge–Divertor modeling framework.
• Support optimization, stability analysis, and real‑time plasma control.
• Contribute to high‑performance simulation tools and predictive modeling.
• Collaborate with engineers to inform design and operation of stellarators.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Fortran

High-Performance Computing

Git workflow

Education

Advanced degree in physics/engineering

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

Type One Energy Group, Inc. is seeking a Computational Physicist to develop an integrated MHD–Edge–Divertor modeling framework for optimization and real‑time plasma control. You will contribute to high‑fidelity simulations, predictive models, and diagnostics for stellarator design and operation.

The role requires experience with equilibrium reconstruction tools, HPC workflows, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration across physics and engineering teams.