Senior Real-Time Plasma Control Scientist

TAE Technologies, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Company-wide December holiday

Wellness program

Parental leave

Equity participation

Job summary

TAE Technologies, Inc. in Foothill Ranch, CA seeks a Sr Scientist of Plasma Control to advance the Real-time Plasma Control System (RTPCS) for the C-2W device.

You will lead design, integration, and execution, aligning plasma control with milestones towards commercial fusion energy. You will collaborate with experimental teams on stability, confinement, and performance optimization, using FPGA-based embedded systems, real-time OS, and model-based design approaches.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in experimental plasma physics and magnetic confinement fusion research.
• Proven expertise in real-time control systems, including FPGA-based hardware and firmware development.
• Experience in programming multitasking Real-Time Operating Systems and embedded control systems.
• Proficient in embedded C/C++ programming.
• Knowledge of system design for embedded platforms established on Model-Based Design approaches (Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good engineering practices and procedures.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to multitask and think in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership of Plasma Control Team, developing strategy, design, integration, and execution of the Real-time Plasma Control System on C-2W.
• Collaborate closely with the experimental team to define and implement control algorithms addressing plasma stability, confinement, and performance optimization.
• Maintain and advance the capabilities of the Real-time Plasma Control System on C-2W.
• Design and develop next-generation RTPS for future TAE fusion devices.
• Coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists, fostering innovation in advanced control approaches.
• Publish findings, present at scientific conferences, and engage with the broader fusion community to advance plasma control capabilities.
• Provide expertise in aligning plasma control development with organizational milestones toward commercial fusion energy.
• Maintain awareness of technological developments relevant to the control of fusion plasmas.
• Seek and foster relationships with external partners in the areas of control of fusion plasmas.

Skills

Real-time control systems

FPGA hardware

Embedded C/C++

Model-Based Design

Leadership

Documentation

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

FPGA

Matlab/Simulink

Stateflow

Job description

TAE Technologies, Inc. in Foothill Ranch, CA seeks a Sr Scientist of Plasma Control to advance the Real-time Plasma Control System (RTPCS) for the C-2W device.

You will lead design, integration, and execution, aligning plasma control with milestones towards commercial fusion energy. You will collaborate with experimental teams on stability, confinement, and performance optimization, using FPGA-based embedded systems, real-time OS, and model-based design approaches.