Senior NBI Scientist: Beam Physics & Fusion System Design

Realta Fusion Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock options

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible PTO

Live in Madison

Job summary

Realta Fusion Inc. is seeking an Accelerator Physicist, Senior NBI Scientist to lead design, development, and optimization of neutral beam injection systems.

You will perform detailed beam-physics analyses and guide experiments, collaborating with engineering teams on system integration and performance improvements. Required is a PhD in accelerator physics (or equivalent), deep knowledge of beam optics and high-current transport, and hands-on experience with diagnostics or commissioning.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in accelerator physics or related field.
• Strong knowledge of beam optics and extraction physics.
• Experience with neutral beam systems or related accelerator components.
• Ability to perform calculations, modeling, and design trades.
• Hands-on experience with beam diagnostics or commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Narsil extraction, acceleration, and beam-transport analysis.
• Provide beam-physics design-trade support for Hammir evaluating accelerator concepts and parameters.
• Develop, maintain, and improve modeling tools for system design and interpretation of results.
• Mentor NBI Scientists and collaborate with Manager, NBI Science on technical direction.

Skills

Beam optics

Extraction physics

Perveance

Emittance/divergence

Electrostatic acceleration

High-current beam transport

Beam diagnostics

Mentoring

Education

PhD in accelerator physics

Job description

Realta Fusion Inc. is seeking an Accelerator Physicist, Senior NBI Scientist to lead design, development, and optimization of neutral beam injection systems.

You will perform detailed beam-physics analyses and guide experiments, collaborating with engineering teams on system integration and performance improvements. Required is a PhD in accelerator physics (or equivalent), deep knowledge of beam optics and high-current transport, and hands-on experience with diagnostics or commissioning.