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Location: Knoxville TN, Madison WI or Vancouver BC

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Senior Director of Physics Analysis

Your role in the mission: Type One Energy is seeking Computational Physicists to contribute to the development of high-fidelity models and simulations supporting stellarator design and operation. These roles will focus on predictive modeling of plasma behavior across core, edge, and boundary regions, enabling data-driven design decisions and advancing fusion performance.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of theory, simulation, and engineering, contributing directly to the realization of commercial fusion energy.

Responsibilities: Developing and execute integrated modeling frameworks to simulate and predict plasma operational scenarios

Performing plasma profile and fusion performance predictions using gyrokinetic turbulence simulations and reduced models

Contribute to the development and validation of simulation tools for divertor and boundary plasma physics

Support integrated core-edge modeling and analysis to evaluate plasma performance and stability

Model a range of plasma phenomena, including: Neoclassical transport

Energetic particle transport

Plasma-neutral interactions and boundary physics

MHD equilibrium and stability

Pellet fueling

Electron cyclotron heating (ECH) Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to provide physics-based insights that inform system design and optimization

Analyze simulation outputs and experimental data to validate models and improve predictive capability

Document findings through technical reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications

Required Qualifications: PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field





Strong background in plasma physics theory and numerical simulation methods

Experience with one or more of the following: Gyrokinetic simulation codes

MHD equilibrium and stability tools

Edge/divertor modeling simulation code experience

Integrated modeling codes Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, C++, Fortran) and high-performance computing (HPC) environments

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools

Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stellarator physics and optimization

Familiarity with core-edge coupling and integrated simulation workflows

Prior involvement in fusion experiments or large-scale simulation projects

Track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant fields

Benefits: 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 perks

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, contemporary 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.

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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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