Senior Fusion Theory & Modeling Scientist

Zap Energy; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Matching retirement contributions

Premium health insurance

Flexible vacation and paid company holidays

Job summary

Zap Energy in Everett, WA, seeks a Senior/Principal Scientist (Theory) to advance research in Z-pinch technology. Candidates should possess a PhD in plasma physics or a related field, along with significant experience in fluid dynamics and scientific computing.

This role involves leading model development, validating experimental data, and collaborating with teams for device design. The estimated salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 annually, along with competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible vacation.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in plasma physics, fluid dynamics, or related fields.
• Experience in leading computational design optimization and experimental validation.
• Strong working knowledge of scientific computing algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of models for Z-pinch operation.
• Deploy tools simulating compression physics and plasma dynamics.
• Validate models against experimental data.

Skills

Computational design optimization

Scientific computing

Fluid dynamics

Turbulence

Clear communication

Education

PhD in plasma physics or related field

Tools

CFD

MHD

High-performance computing

Job description

Zap Energy in Everett, WA, seeks a Senior/Principal Scientist (Theory) to advance research in Z-pinch technology. Candidates should possess a PhD in plasma physics or a related field, along with significant experience in fluid dynamics and scientific computing.

This role involves leading model development, validating experimental data, and collaborating with teams for device design. The estimated salary ranges from $130,000 to $185,000 annually, along with competitive benefits including health insurance and flexible vacation.