Senior Fusion Plasma Scientist (Experimental)

Avalanche Energy; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 230 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent medical, dental and vision

10 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick time

Equity

Résumé du poste

Avalanche is a Seattle-based start-up focusing on compact fusion machines for energy-dense power generation. We seek a Senior Experimental Plasma Scientist to lead plasma experiments and guide design decisions with rapid iteration, cross-functional teams, and strong scientific judgment.

You will interpret theory, simulations, and experimental results, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a culture of curiosity and rigorous analysis in a hardware-driven R&D environment. Site: Tukwila, WA.

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics or closely related field or equivalent depth of experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in fusion plasma physics.
• Ability to interpret theory, simulation, and experimental results.
• Direct experience working with fusion relevant plasma diagnostics.
• Comfortable communicating complex ideas across disciplines.

Responsabilités

• Design, analyze, and interpret plasma experiments with cross-functional teams.
• Translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for future experiments.
• Integrate experimental data, simulations, and theory to inform conclusions.
• Define key questions and focus areas during development.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and software teams to reflect plasma physics in system design.
• Clearly communicate plasma concepts to non-plasma specialists.
• Support product and system trade studies with scientifically grounded input.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers.
• Share knowledge, review analyses, and foster a collaborative science culture.
• Improve team practices around documentation, analysis, and communication.

Connaissances

Analytical problem solving

Clear communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Python programming

Adaptability

Formation

PhD in plasma physics or closely related field

Outils

Plasma diagnostics tools

Description du poste

Avalanche is a Seattle-based start-up focusing on compact fusion machines for energy-dense power generation. We seek a Senior Experimental Plasma Scientist to lead plasma experiments and guide design decisions with rapid iteration, cross-functional teams, and strong scientific judgment.

You will interpret theory, simulations, and experimental results, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a culture of curiosity and rigorous analysis in a hardware-driven R&D environment. Site: Tukwila, WA.