Divertor Physicist
Proxima Fusion
About this role
As a Divertor Physicist at Proxima Fusion, you will be instrumental in modeling and designing divertors for stellarators, essential for sustaining fusion-relevant conditions by effectively managing plasma exhaust and impurities. This role involves developing theoretical and computational models, collaborating with engineers to ensure design compatibility, and leading R&D projects aligned with future fusion reactor performance. Your expertise in simulation modeling, high-heat-flux systems, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, and Fortran will contribute to advancing commercially viable fusion power.
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Qualifications
About Proxima Fusion
www.proximafusion.comProxima Fusion is a leading fusion startup based in Europe, focusing on developing the first generation of fusion power plants utilizing quasi-isodynamic (QI) stellarators. By leveraging decades of research and advancements in magnetic confinement fusion technology, Proxima Fusion aims to deliver clean, safe, and abundant fusion energy to the grid. The company partners with the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, combining the expertise of fusion scientists with engineering and computational specialists to revolutionize the energy landscape. Through its innovative approach, Proxima Fusion is poised to be at the forefront of the commercial fusion industry.
Recent company news
Proxima Fusion Signs MoU With RWE And Bavaria To Develop Fusion Power
2 weeks ago
Proxima Fusion, RWE, the Free State of Bavaria and Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics Sign Agreement to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Power Plant in Europe
2 weeks ago
Proxima Fusion signs MOU with Bavaria, RWE, and Max Planck IPP to build German stellarator power plant
1 week ago
Agreement to build German nuclear fusion power plant
2 weeks ago
The Race to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up
1 week ago
About Proxima Fusion
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$106k – $146k
per year
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