Materials Scientist

At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.

Our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets and we're leveraging this technology with advanced computational design capabilities.

We're on a journey to redefine the energy landscape, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Materials Scientist to play a vital role in the development of our high-temperature superconducting magnet technology. Your support in materials selection and process development will contribute directly to the development of stellarator fusion power plants.

• A materials scientist with 5 years of industry experience or have a PhD in materials science with 2 years of industrial experience;
• Experienced in the properties tuning and process development of cryogenic materials or for superconducting applications (e.g. insulating materials, composites and epoxies);
• Knowledgeable in materials characterization techniques, including electrical measurements (e.g., resistivity, dielectric properties) and mechanical testing (e.g., tensile, shear, fatigue at cryogenic temperatures);
• Excited to apply modern manufacturing techniques to unusual challenges, including prototype development and first-of-a-kind projects;
• Experienced in cross-disciplinary integration of materials in advanced technology applications;

• Materials selection and adaptation to hit design targets;
• Supporting the development of manufacturing processes;
• Designing and implementing lab tests and hardware prototypes;
• Verifying materials properties at cryogenic temperatures;
• Developing quality control measures and metrics for manufacturing superconducting magnets;
• Working directly with suppliers and collaboration partners.

• Fulfilling Mission: Work on harnessing the universe's fundamental energy source that powers the stars. If you want to contribute directly to transforming the way we produce energy in the world, Proxima is the place to be.
• Incredible Team: Join a mission-driven, team-oriented, excellence-seeking team from all over the globe. We're working on fusion to change the world and we thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
• World-Leading Partners: We are supported by internationally renowned groups, industrial companies and technical advisors with experience built on groundbreaking fusion experiments.
• Shared Success: Live the success of the company by taking part in a generous stock options program. We aim for every team member to feel a shared sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride.
• Healthy Environment: We take care of each other, while pushing ourselves to our best - we are on a marathon, not a sprint. We offer language courses for team members and their families.

Proxima Fusion is firmly committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We embrace the principles of equality and stand against discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

Our organizational culture values and promotes equal opportunities for everyone, recognizing that a diverse team brings a richness of perspectives and contributes to our overall success. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds, talents, and potential. Our selection process is solely based on individual merit, ensuring fair and impartial consideration for all applicants.