What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer: Scientific Computing position at Acceleron Fusion, Inc.?
The Company
Acceleron Fusion is developing a breakthrough new technology to produce intense muon beams and generate clean energy through muon-catalyzed fusion. Founded to commercialize research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, we have recently completed a Series A venture capital round. We have an operational muon-catalyzed fusion machine—driven by the high-intensity proton accelerator and Muon Target E at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)—and have observed neutrons from over 100 hours of fusion in our apparatus. Collaborating with researchers at PSI, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and several universities, we are at the forefront of fusion energy innovation. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, we are a rapidly growing startup of about ten employees. As a key member of our small and dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology and shape the future of both our company and the field of fusion energy.
The Position
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team and collaborate on :
- Developing our software platform to optimize the design of targets, detectors, and beamlines utilizing artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
- Simulating particle interactions , energy flows, and detector responses using computational tools
- Enhancing the simulation capabilities of GEANT4 , specifically in muonic atom and hadronic physics, including contributions to the open-source package distributed by CERN.
- Participating in experimental operations at our Cambridge site and at beamline facilities worldwide, collaborating with engineers and scientists on experiment design and execution.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary along with health insurance, a retirement plan, and paid time off. The position includes a signing bonus and stock options. This is a full-time, in-person role (40 hours per week) based in Cambridge, MA.