Senior Computational Scientist, Fusion Plasma Modeling

Realta Fusion Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Madison living

Job summary

Realta Fusion is developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems. The Computational Scientist will advance high-fidelity simulations of WHAM at UW–Madison and future devices.

The role emphasizes accelerating models with AI/ML, collaborating with national labs and universities, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, and securing funding in a startup environment. The position offers a path to impact fusion science and energy solutions in a fast-growing company, with a focus on innovation

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field and minimum 3 years of applied research experience.
• Expertise in state-of-the-art numerical tools for solving coupled PDEs.
• Experience applying surrogate models to cascade results across fidelities.
• Understanding of magnetically confined fusion plasma heating technologies.
• Strong collaboration skills and a track record of IP/publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in theoretical and computational projects to advance high-fidelity modeling of axisymmetric magnetic mirror devices.
• Apply high-performance computing models to guide the design of future axisymmetric mirror devices constructed at Realta.
• Employ state-of-the-art computational models to understand and explain experimental observations & trends.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports and materials and disseminate information to appropriate entities.
• Identify, write, or assist in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, proposals and other materials to secure funding in a startup-environment.
• Publish and present results to advance research and ensure credibility for our work in the field of plasma physics & fusion energy.
• Serve as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders providing expert level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area.
• Culture and Values: Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that aligns with the company's mission, values, and sustainability goals, promoting innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.

Skills

Numerical modeling

PDEs

High-performance computing

AI/ML applications

Scientific collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Plasma Physics, or related field

Tools

Finite element methods

Surrogate models

CUDA / parallel computing

Job description

Realta Fusion is developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems. The Computational Scientist will advance high-fidelity simulations of WHAM at UW–Madison and future devices.

The role emphasizes accelerating models with AI/ML, collaborating with national labs and universities, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, and securing funding in a startup environment. The position offers a path to impact fusion science and energy solutions in a fast-growing company, with a focus on innovation