Engineering Physicist- Diagnostics

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 an Engineering Physicist. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy isseeking anEngineering Physicistto join its growing team.As an Engineering Physicist, you will be responsible forleading and/or supportingindividualplasmadiagnostic(s)toensuremachine protection, real-time control and/orinvestigations on our advanced fusion stellaratorincluding development, deployment and operation.Your expertise will be instrumental in driving progress and ensuring the successful operation of diagnostic systems critical to achieving our researchand commercialgoals.The ideal candidate will alsocontributeto other teams of Engineers and Scientists on similar projects throughout Type One Energy.

Responsibilities:

• Leador supportthe conceptualization, design, construction, and deployment of anindividualdiagnostic(s)to ensure they meet technical feasibility
• Support developmentand applicationofdata analysis and/ormodels for plasma diagnostics
• Support mechanical, nuclearand/or electrical engineering applications for plasma diagnostics
• Participate in planning, execution, and analysis of experiments
  

What you’ll need:

• B.S. inEngineering Physics,MechanicalEngineering,Nuclear Engineering,Physics,Electrical Engineering,or a related field;
• Familiarityin designing, developing, and/oroperating advanced diagnostic systems for fusion or plasma physics experiments;
• Experiencein data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation using scientific software and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB);
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Analysis software;
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to diagnostic systems;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, present findings to diverse audiences, and contribute to scientific publications and proposals;
• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures related to fusion experiments and diagnostics; and
• Knowledge of fusion stellarator concepts, including device physics and operational requirements, is highly desirable

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get...

• 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.

Engineering

Knoxville, TN