Computational Physicist- Stellarator Coil Design at Type One Energy Group, Inc. – Vancouver, British Columbia

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 a Computational Physicist – Stellarator Coil Design. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville TN, Madison WI, Vancouver BC, Woburn MA

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Staff Scientist

Your role in the mission:

In this role you will help to implement novel computational workflows for the design and analysis of the electromagnets of our stellarator fusion reactors. You will work closely with our team of applied mathematician and computational physicists, as well as our coil engineers, to further automate our computational pipelines for coil optimization, validation, and develop novel algorithms to increase the efficiency and accuracy of these computations.

Experience in scientific computing, python, high performance computing, and numerical optimization is expected, as is experience with distributed version control software (e.g. Github), and with Jax, C++ and Fortran.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with our coil design teams to define optimal computational pipeline architectures for coil optimization, analysis and validation.

• Develop efficient codes to automate these computational pipelines.

• Implement novel algorithms to accelerate these computational pipelines and to increase the fidelity of our coil models.

• Apply these new codes to the design of electromagnets for our fusion pilot plant designs.

• Develop GitHub actions for building and releasing software, documentation, and unit testing. 

• Present your results in regular meetings with your close collaborators, and in wider meetings with the Applied Physics team and the Engineering Coil Design team.

• Document your progress within the company’s documentation system.

What you'll need:

• Master’s degree in computer science, scientific computing, or applied/numerical mathematics.
• At least 2 years of industry experience in engineering or applied physics, or a doctorate in computer science, scientific computing, or applied/numerical mathematics focused on applied physics and engineering applications.
• Proficiency in Python
• Proficiency in Linux.
• Experience with Jax
• Experience in using git and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with C++ or Fortran is desirable.

• Experience with efficient algorithms for uncertainty quantification is desirable.

• Experience with efficient machine learning algorithms is desirable.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and closely with senior colleagues.

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 www.typeoneenergy.com 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.