Computational Plasma Scientist
Company | Helion Energy |
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Location | Everett, WA, USA |
Salary | $123000 – $164000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- B.S. with 5+ years of industry experience, M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience, or PhD. in Physics, engineering, or related field of study with an emphasis in electromagnetics
- Knowledge of magnetic field diffusion and eddy currents
- Ability to understand FRC physics
- Experience writing scripts to analyze output, parse files, and create plots in a common coding language (e.g. MATLAB, Fortran, C, Python, etc.)
- Experience with MATLAB and Fortran
- Experience using computer simulation tools for circuit dynamics, fluid dynamics, transient magnetics, or plasma dynamics
Responsibilities
- Run our internal MHD code to simulate FRC dynamics for wide range of simulation conditions from the initial simulation setup to the postprocessing of the results
- Calculate FRC dynamics, circuit response, and magnetic loads to help develop our fusion generators
- Perform analysis to interpret experimental measurements by reproducing the experimental conditions with our internal MHD code
- Collaborate with and learn from experts to expand your technical skillset and domain knowledge
- Communicate simulation results and findings with accuracy and rigor to both scientists and engineers by preparing reports, presentations, and graphics
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.