Computational Physicist- Stellarator Coil Design
Fusion Energy Base, Knoxville, TN, United States
Computational Physicist- Stellarator Coil Design
Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Computational Physicist – Stellarator Coil Design . This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville TN, Madison WI, Vancouver BC, Woburn MA
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Staff Scientist
Your role in the mission: In this role you will helptoimplementnovel computational workflowsfor thedesignand analysisof the electromagnetsof ourstellaratorfusion reactors. You will work closely with ourteam of applied mathematician and computational physicists,as well as our coil engineers,tofurtherautomate ourcomputational pipelines forcoil optimization,validation, anddevelop novel algorithms to increase the efficiency and accuracy of these computations.
Experienceinscientific computing, python, high performance computing, and numerical optimizationisexpected, as is experiencewith distributed version control software (e.g.Github),andwith Jax,C++ and Fortran.
Responsibilities
Work closely withourcoil design teams to define optimal computational pipeline architecturesfor coil optimization, analysis and validation.
Develop efficient codes to automate these computational pipelines.
Implement novel algorithms to accelerate thesecomputational pipelinesand to increase the fidelity of our coil models.
Apply these new codes to the design of electromagnets for our fusion pilot plant designs.
DevelopGitHub actions for building and releasing software, documentation, and unit testing.
Present your results in regular meetings withyour close collaborators, and in wider meetings with the Applied Physics teamand the Engineering Coil Design team.
Document your progress within thecompany’s documentation system.
What you'll need
Master’s degree in computer science, scientific computing,orapplied
umericalmathematics.
At least2yearsofindustry experience inengineering or applied physics,or a doctorate in computer science, scientific computing,orapplied
umericalmathematicsfocused on applied physics and engineering applications.
Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in Linux.
Experience with Jax
Experience in using git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with C++ or Fortran is desirable.
Experience with efficient algorithms for uncertainty quantification is desirable.
Experience with efficient machine learning algorithms is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to workindependently andclosely withsenior colleagues.
We offer
A hybrid work policy
Stock options
Relocation allowance
Insurance plans
Retirement options
And many more great voluntary benefits
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Computational Physicist – Stellarator Coil Design . This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville TN, Madison WI, Vancouver BC, Woburn MA
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Staff Scientist
Your role in the mission: In this role you will helptoimplementnovel computational workflowsfor thedesignand analysisof the electromagnetsof ourstellaratorfusion reactors. You will work closely with ourteam of applied mathematician and computational physicists,as well as our coil engineers,tofurtherautomate ourcomputational pipelines forcoil optimization,validation, anddevelop novel algorithms to increase the efficiency and accuracy of these computations.
Experienceinscientific computing, python, high performance computing, and numerical optimizationisexpected, as is experiencewith distributed version control software (e.g.Github),andwith Jax,C++ and Fortran.
Responsibilities
Work closely withourcoil design teams to define optimal computational pipeline architecturesfor coil optimization, analysis and validation.
Develop efficient codes to automate these computational pipelines.
Implement novel algorithms to accelerate thesecomputational pipelinesand to increase the fidelity of our coil models.
Apply these new codes to the design of electromagnets for our fusion pilot plant designs.
DevelopGitHub actions for building and releasing software, documentation, and unit testing.
Present your results in regular meetings withyour close collaborators, and in wider meetings with the Applied Physics teamand the Engineering Coil Design team.
Document your progress within thecompany’s documentation system.
What you'll need
Master’s degree in computer science, scientific computing,orapplied
umericalmathematics.
At least2yearsofindustry experience inengineering or applied physics,or a doctorate in computer science, scientific computing,orapplied
umericalmathematicsfocused on applied physics and engineering applications.
Proficiency in Python
Proficiency in Linux.
Experience with Jax
Experience in using git and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with C++ or Fortran is desirable.
Experience with efficient algorithms for uncertainty quantification is desirable.
Experience with efficient machine learning algorithms is desirable.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to workindependently andclosely withsenior colleagues.
We offer
A hybrid work policy
Stock options
Relocation allowance
Insurance plans
Retirement options
And many more great voluntary benefits
Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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