Masters Internship

About the internship

Figure 1: Contour plot of ITER's poloidal flux equilibrium.

At Ignition Computing, we play a significant role in developing the IMAS ecosystem, the universal data language for fusion research at facilities like ITER. A major challenge in operating such a complex machine is processing and visualizing vast amounts of data in real-time (in-pulse) to monitor and control the plasma. This is at the core of in-pulse data processing, where data pipelines must be robust, fast, and reliable for control room operations.

This internship focuses on developing and demonstrating these live data pipelines. A pipeline could for example use magnetics measurements for equilibrium reconstruction, and be visualized in real-time using IMAS-MUSCLE3. The aim is to demonstrate how real-time processed data can be displayed and used during ITER operations, and visualized in the control room.

Ignition Computing is based in Strijp-S, Eindhoven. Our culture is focused on cooperation, growth and a healthy work-life balance. At Ignition Computing we believe in an informal environment where everyone is equal.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a study on in-pulse data processing in fusion (e.g., at WEST) and real-time visualization techniques
  • Develop an example processing pipeline integrated with MUSCLE3 and Apache Kafka
  • Implement a live visualization actor to display the processed data, using the Python Panel framework
  • Analyze the performance, latency, and robustness of the developed pipeline for control room applications

What we ask of you

  • Masters student with a background in Scientific Computing, Computer Science, or Physics
  • An interest in data visualization, real-time systems, or fusion energy
  • Programming skills and knowledge/interest in programming languages such as Python, C++, Fortran or MATLAB
  • Fluent in written and spoken Dutch and/or English
  • Willingness to learn

What you get from us

  • Good support from enthusiastic team members
  • The ability to work on ITER/WEST
  • Free all-you-can-eat lunch, drinks and snacks
  • Lots of opportunities to grow

To apply, send a brief summary of your background along with a short description of who you are to [email protected].