Plasma Material Interaction Engineer
Proxima Fusion
About this role
Proxima Fusion is developing sustainable fusion power plants utilizing the W7-X stellarator and cutting-edge technology, including machine learning and superconducting magnets. The company aims to revolutionize fusion energy with a dedicated team focused on innovative design, materials, and plasma-surface interaction solutions.
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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
American Nuclear Society -- ANSProxima Fusion signs MOU with Bavaria, RWE, and Max Planck IPP to build German stellarator power plant
2 days ago
Interesting Engineering‘World’s first commercial fusion power plant’ development to get boost with new agreement
3 days ago
GizmodoThe Race to Build the World’s First Commercial Fusion Plant Is Heating Up
3 days ago
Pulse 2.0Proxima Fusion: $2 Billion Alpha Project Anchors Plan For Europe’s First Commercial Stellarator Power Plant
3 days ago
NucNet | Independent Nuclear NewsProxima Fusion Signs MoU With RWE And Bavaria To Develop Fusion Power
6 days 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
$104k – $142k
per year
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