What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Pulser Design Physics position at Pacificfusion?
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems. Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand.
About the Role
Job Overview :
As Head of Pulser Physics Design you will own the design and development of the world’s most powerful fast pulsed power system. The complete Pulsed Power System will come together in our fusion demonstration system. This will be a high-gain fusion system that demonstrates net facility gain and will have its own site, facilities, and infrastructure. Pulsed Power is the heart of the system that will enable us to commercialize fusion power. You will push the limits of pulser physics and design first-of-a-kind pulser systems.
Responsibilities :
- Own the design of our pulsed power system while adhering to ambitious timelines.
- Build and lead a team of pulser physicists, engineers, and technicians developing every stage of the pulser.
- Take over the pulsed power lab and continue overseeing experiments that will prove out the overall system design.
- Work across multiple technology teams and disciplines to ensure successful design, delivery, and integration of the pulsed power system.
Qualifications :
Benefits :
Actual base salary offered will be determined by : experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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