Fuse
Computational Physicist
1y ago
USAmagnetohydrodynamicparticle-in-cellsimulationmodeling
Develop and run simulations for pulsed power systems using physics-based computational models to advance fusion energy technology.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong background in computational plasma physics and high-energy-density physics.
- Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, or similar circuit and plasma codes.
- Proficiency in MHD and PIC simulation techniques.
- Solid understanding of pulsed power systems, high-voltage engineering, and plasma diagnostics.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB for numerical modeling.
- Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing
- Strong foundation in theoretical physics, including knowledge of quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, or statistical mechanics.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.
- ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .
- Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
- Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fuse's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Z-pinch, MagLIF, dense plasma focus devices, and fusion energy concepts.
- Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) or finite difference time domain (FDTD) methods.
- Knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation and plasma-material interactions.
- Experience working in experimental plasma physics or fusion research.
- Strong publication record in computational physics or related fields.
- Background in developing custom software tools for physical simulations.
- Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaboration platforms.
- Prior experience publishing research or contributing to academic journals and conferences.
Other
- About Fuse Fuse is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to fusion energy. Our core product is TITAN: an Impedance Matched Marx Generator (IMG). TITAN is the most efficient and powerful (TW) machine of its kind. Fusers have built and licensed Magical Unicorn and FAETON I, 2 novel pulsed power generators. You are joining an early-stage fusion company. Please expect to wear different hats and take 0 to 1 ownership of objectives. Changing the world is hard but honorable and fulfilling. You should expect to work extremely hard to make a dent. This is not a regular job. Fusers are on a mission to change the world and get shit done. About the Role We are seeking a talented and motivated Computational Physicist to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in physic
- Develop and run simulations for pulsed power systems using MHD, PIC, and circuit models.
- Utilize and modify Screamer circuit code for modeling high-voltage pulse generation and delivery.
- Conduct magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to study plasma dynamics in fusion and Z-pinch configurations.
- Implement and analyze particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations for plasma interactions and beam dynamics.
- Model impedance matching in Marx generators and analyze energy coupling in plasma loads.
- Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and optimize system performance.
- Develop custom computational tools and optimize existing codes for high-performance computing (HPC).
- Analyze and interpret large data sets, extracting meaningful insights and presenting findings in clear, concise reports.
- Develop software tools and algorithms to optimize simulation processes and improve computational efficiency.
- Stay up to date with advancements in computational techniques, programming languages, and physical theories to apply state-of-the-art methodologies to projects.
- Contribute to academic papers, technical reports, and presentations, sharing results with both internal teams and external collaborators.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.