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Neutral Beams Experimental Scientist

TAE
Forest, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Do Epic Science

TAE is the world's first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment : We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission : A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About The Role

We currently have an opening at our Foothill Ranch, CA (Orange County) facility for a Neutral Beams Experimental Scientist. The selected candidate will join the Neutral Beams team to operate and maintain a MW-level Neutral Beam Injection (NBI) system for plasma heating and current drive, analyze and interpret experimental data related to beam performance, and collaborate with in-house technical staff to troubleshoot hardware issues. The candidate will also participate in the design, simulation, and testing of a new neutral beam system for the next-generation fusion experiment at TAE.

  • Conduct low-temperature plasma experiments
  • Study / optimize ion beam optics
  • Development of the new NB system for the future plasma machine :

Simulations - beam formation, transport

  • Experimental characterization of beam parameters
  • Collaborate with engineering to design NB systems and test NB subsystems
  • Develop diagnostics for the high-power NB systems, including secondary electron emission detectors, calorimeters, and optical diagnostics
  • About You

  • 2-5 years of hands-on lab experience with plasma physics, ion / neutral beam experiments, or related fields.
  • Experience in experimental physics labs working with neutral beams, ion accelerators, or related systems.
  • Understanding of basic plasma and beam physics
  • Experience with high voltage systems (above 10 kV)
  • Familiarity with UHV vacuum systems
  • Electronics assembly, soldering, and experience with electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
  • Proficiency with Machine Control Systems interfaces
  • Scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab, IDL, etc.)
  • Familiarity with mechanical / thermal tension and MS Office applications
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Education

  • Required : MS in physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Preferred : PhD in plasma physics, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • LI-Onsite

    About Us

    Imagination, skill, and will

    We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

    What you'll get with us

  • Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
  • Payment rewards : For referring talent, novel research, and patents
  • A collaborative environment : An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
  • Potential for equity participation
  • HQ in Southern California
  • Employee events on and off-site
  • A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization
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    TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

    We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [redacted] to request accommodations or request more information.

    Note to Agencies : TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

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