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Senior Experimental Scientist
| Company | Helion Energy |
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| Location | Everett, WA, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $200000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Extensive Technical Experience: Hands-on expertise in working with electrical systems with stored energy of more than 40 J
- Ion Heating Expertise: Proven experience heating ions to temperatures between 500 – 5000 eV at densities greater than 1e19 m^-3 in multiple machines (e.g., gridded ion thrusters).
- Electron Heating Expertise: Expertise in heating electrons at densities >1e19 m^-3 to temperatures between 10 – 100 eV, utilizing methods such as cathodes, linear transform drivers, RMF, and MPD
- Project Management: A strong track record of managing and successfully delivering multiple R&D projects on tight timelines (week- and month-scale) that have led to technology used in commercial products or major project subsystems
- Data Analysis & Communication: Proficiency in data analysis and technical communication, with experience using coding languages like Python, MATLAB, or C++
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of major approaches to pre-ionization systems for field-reversed configurations
- Develop and test heating systems to achieve keV ions and 10-100 eV electrons. Systems may include cathodes, barrier antennas, LTDs, and MPDs
- Formulate detailed design criteria for full-system integration and manufacturing
- Work with high-energy pulsed power systems to support the development of next-generation fusion technologies
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
