Senior Plasma Scientist, Fusion R&D Leader

Avalanche, Inc.; Tukwila (WA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 211.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical + dental + vision

Holidays

Paid vacation

Sick time

Equity

Team meals

On-site kitchen

Employee events

Descripción de la vacante

Avalanche is seeking a Senior Experimental Plasma Scientist in Tukwila, WA to advance plasma physics for fusion systems. You will work with experimental setups, diagnostics, simulations, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive rapid iteration and informed design decisions.

The role requires a PhD in plasma physics (or equivalent depth) and 4+ years in fusion plasma physics, with strong analytical skills, diagnostics experience, and Python proficiency.

Formación

• 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.
• Experience with fusion-relevant plasma diagnostics.
• Strong communicator across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Design, analyze, and interpret plasma experiments with the science team and engineers.
• Translate results into actionable recommendations for future experiments.
• Integrate data, simulations, and theory to guide conclusions.
• Define questions that matter at different development stages.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and software teams.
• Communicate plasma concepts clearly to non-plasma specialists.
• Support product and system trade studies with scientific input.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers.
• Foster documentation, analysis, and communication practices.

Conocimientos

Fusion plasma physics

Analytical problem solving

Plasma diagnostics

Theory / Simulation interpretation

Collaboration

Communication

Iterative mindset

Python

High-voltage safety

Noninvasive diagnostics

Vacuum systems

Cryogenics

Automation

R&D pace

Educación

PhD in plasma physics or related field

Herramientas

Descripción del empleo

Avalanche is seeking a Senior Experimental Plasma Scientist in Tukwila, WA to advance plasma physics for fusion systems. You will work with experimental setups, diagnostics, simulations, and cross-functional engineering teams to drive rapid iteration and informed design decisions.

The role requires a PhD in plasma physics (or equivalent depth) and 4+ years in fusion plasma physics, with strong analytical skills, diagnostics experience, and Python proficiency.