R&D Engineer

✨ About The Role

- The R&D Engineer will contribute to the development of technology for designing, building, and measuring FRC fusion devices. - Responsibilities include controlling pulsed power and high-energy systems, including mega-joule capacitor systems. - The role involves designing and building plasma and high-energy experiments and tests, as well as working with large-scale vacuum systems. - Understanding plasma physics and the ability to create FRCs is necessary for this position. - The engineer will control fusion generators using LabView-based control systems and solve data collection problems in a fast-pulse EMI environment.

⚡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience in aerospace, mechanical engineering, physics, or a related field. - Extensive hands-on experience with high vacuum chamber systems or high-voltage capacitor/power supplies is essential for success in this role. - Candidates should have a proven track record of designing, building, and operating complex experiments, demonstrating the ability to upgrade and diagnose systems effectively. - Experience working with fusion plasmas or electric propulsion thrusters will be highly beneficial. - The successful individual will possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new systems and technologies quickly. - Collaboration and effective communication skills are crucial, as the role involves working with various teams and mentoring junior members.