Thea Energy is looking for a driven scientist in fusion plasma diagnostics to join our core team. This position involves supporting the design, development, and operation of critical plasma diagnostics and control systems for our Eos planar coil stellarator.
The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in experimental fusion plasma physics. You will play a vital role in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting, directly contributing to the rapid integration of diagnostic capabilities to accelerate the Eos commissioning and subsequent experimental campaigns. These campaigns will encompass both scenario development and nuclear (DD beam-target fusion) operational phases. All experience levels will be carefully considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the conception, deployment, and iterative refinement of critical plasma diagnostics for Eos.
- Support the definition of the requisite measurement suite for all Eos operational phases, ensuring close alignment with the plasma control and physics teams.
- Assist in the development of initial instrument concepts, spatial layouts, and detailed requirements, including necessary space and facility allocation, for proposed Eos plasma instrumentation.
- Participate in the design and execution of comprehensive experimental campaigns, covering diagnostic calibration, rigorous validation, and in-depth data analysis.
- Collaborate extensively with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of diagnostics into the Eos system.
- Rigorously document all technical outcomes and decisions to inform and guide future design iterations.
- Assist in the management and coordination of external research and development collaborations pertinent to Eos plasma diagnostics.
Required Experience & Skillsets:
- M.S. or PhD in Plasma Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Relevant practical, hands-on experience developing and running experimental fusion plasma diagnostics.
- Demonstrated track record of contributing to the successful management of diagnostics from initial concept through full commissioning and routine operation.
- Familiarity with or experience in key fusion plasma diagnostic methods, such as Thomson scattering, X-ray spectroscopy, ECE, microwave interferometry, fast-ion diagnostics or magnetic field measurement techniques.
- Proven experimental proficiency, including instrument calibration, advanced signal processing, and robust data analysis.
- Outstanding skills in both written and verbal technical communication.
- PhD specifically in experimental plasma physics.
- Sufficient engineering knowledge to facilitate effective, high-bandwidth interaction with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- A strong personal commitment to developing commercially viable fusion energy products.
Essential Qualifications:
Highly Desired Attributes:
Company Benefits:
- Salary range $110,000 - $160,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO
Skills Required
- M.S. or PhD in Plasma Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Practical, hands-on experience developing and running experimental fusion plasma diagnostics.
- Track record managing diagnostics from initial concept through commissioning and routine operation.
- Familiarity with diagnostic methods such as Thomson scattering, X-ray spectroscopy, ECE, microwave interferometry, fast-ion diagnostics, and magnetic field measurement techniques.
- Experimental proficiency in instrument calibration, advanced signal processing, and robust data analysis.
- Outstanding written and verbal technical communication skills.
- PhD specifically in experimental plasma physics.
- Sufficient engineering knowledge to interact effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong commitment to developing commercially viable fusion energy products.
What We Do
Thea Energy is a fusion energy company dedicated to creating a limitless source of zero-emission energy for a sustainable future. By reinventing the stellarator using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls, they aim to commercialize scalable and economical fusion power systems, transitioning from scientific research to practical, commercial operations.
