Scientist

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

General Atomics in San Diego seeks a senior staff member with demonstrated fusion plasma theory expertise to strengthen division research for fusion power plant design. You will develop theory-based computational models and apply them to tokamak and stellarator concepts, collaborating with theorists, computational scientists, and experimentalists.

The role emphasizes producing peer-reviewed publications, pursuing new proposals, and advancing safe, compliant research for next-generation fusion

Qualifications

• Senior staff with demonstrated expertise in fusion plasma theory.
• Ability to develop and apply theory-based computational models.
• Experience collaborating with theorists, computational scientists, and experimentalists.

Responsabilités

• Develops and applies fusion plasma theory with rigorous mathematics for fusion power plant design.
• Designs and maintains theory-based scientific codes and computational models from first principles.
• Integrates equilibrium, stability, and transport to support predictive modelling.
• Applies theory to tokamak and stellarator concepts.
• Collaborates within a team of theorists and experimentalists; may guide junior staff.
• Publishes results and presents at conferences; contributes to research proposals.

Connaissances

Fusion plasma theory

Mathematical modelling

Computational science

Description du poste

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

The Theory and Computational Science Division, Magnetic Fusion Energy, General Atomics, is seeking a senior staff member with demonstrated expertise in fusion plasma theory. The successful applicant will help strengthen the research of the Division for solving critical scientific issues in designing fusion power plants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and applies fusion plasma theory, built on rigorous mathematical foundations, to solve critical scientific issues in the design of fusion power plants.
• Designs, develops, and maintains theory-based scientific codes and computational models grounded in first-principles theoretical foundations.
• Works across theory areas, including equilibrium, stability, and transport, to integrate physics understanding and predictive modelling capabilities.
• Applies theoretical and computational expertise to both tokamak and stellarator concepts.
• Develops and applies agent-assisted approaches to plasma theory and scientific computing.
• Collaborates within a team of theorists, computational scientists, and experimentalists; may serve as a prime technical contact for assigned projects and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
• Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals and presents work at scientific conferences, workshops, and program reviews.
• Participates in or may lead the development of research proposals and new funding opportunities.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Additional Functions

• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.