Senior Scientist, Neutral Beam Systems & Plasma Research

Tri Alpha Energy Inc.; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company in California is seeking a skilled professional to develop and optimize neutral beam systems and plasma sources. This role involves conducting experiments, designing systems, and performing numerical simulations. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with plasma technologies and high-voltage equipment. Generous benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered, along with a competitive salary range of $100,000–$145,000.

Qualifications

• Experience with plasma sources and beam diagnostics.
• Operation of high-voltage equipment.
• Hands-on negative-ion beam operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct low-temperature plasma experiments.
• Develop ion-beam optics and new neutral beam systems.
• Simulate plasma generation and beam transport.

Skills

Experience with plasma sources

Experience with neutral beam injectors

Excellent analytical skills

Experience with high-voltage equipment (>10 kV)

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Education

PhD in physics, plasma physics, engineering, or related field

Tools

Numerical simulation tools

High-vacuum systems

Job description

A leading fusion energy company in California is seeking a skilled professional to develop and optimize neutral beam systems and plasma sources. This role involves conducting experiments, designing systems, and performing numerical simulations. The ideal candidate should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with plasma technologies and high-voltage equipment. Generous benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered, along with a competitive salary range of $100,000–$145,000.