Scientist - Plasma Fueling & Wall Conditioning

TAE Technologies, Inc; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TAE Technologies, Inc is seeking a Plasma Fueling & Wall Conditioning Scientist within the Particle Control Group of the Experimental Section. The role focuses on developing and maintaining plasma fueling systems, applying particle recycling control methods, and designing experiments to study particle transport.

This is an individual-contributor position with potential growth in technical depth and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain plasma fueling systems.
• Implement particle recycling control techniques (gettering and glow discharge cleaning).
• Design and analyze experiments related to particle transport.

Job description

Description

TAE is the world's first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

Description

TAE is the world's first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

The Plasma Fueling & Wall Conditioning Scientist contributes to the Particle Control Group within TAE's Experimental Section. The group is responsible for developing and maintaining plasma fueling systems, implementing particle recycling control techniques (such as gettering and glow discharge cleaning), and designing and analyzing experiments related to particle transport. The group includes staff scientists with expertise in fueling, wall conditioning, and experimental design.

In this role, the Scientist contributes individual scientific research and technical work within the group, working under the technical direction of the Lead Scientist. This is an individual-contributor position with room to grow technical depth and leadership within the group over time.