Magnet Engineer

A company developing sustainable fusion power plants using stellarator technology and high temperature superconducting magnets.
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Description For Magnet Engineer

Proxima Fusion is pioneering the future of sustainable energy through innovative fusion power plant development. Building upon the W7-X stellarator foundation and leveraging cutting-edge technology, they're working to make commercial fusion power a reality. The company combines stellarator optimization with advanced computation and machine learning, pushing the boundaries of fusion technology.

As a Magnet Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of examining HTS cable and magnet concepts for stellarator design. Your work will involve sophisticated modeling, simulation, and the development of laboratory tests and hardware prototypes. This role requires expertise in HTS physics and engineering, with a particular focus on quench prevention.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with world-leading partners and contribute to groundbreaking fusion experiments. You'll be part of a diverse, mission-driven team working on harnessing the universe's fundamental energy source. The company provides a supportive environment with benefits including language courses for team members and families, stock options, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Proxima Fusion values diversity and inclusion, maintaining an organizational culture that promotes equal opportunities. They welcome applications from candidates with various backgrounds and talents, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process. This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a team that's literally working to transform the world's energy landscape for future generations.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Magnet Engineer

  • Design, build and test the first of its kind non-planar HTS stellarator magnet
  • Examine HTS cable and coil concepts in the context of stellarator design
  • Develop lab tests and hardware prototypes
  • Collaborate with domain experts in stellarator optimization
  • Work with other design teams on the conceptual design of a stellarator power plant

Requirements For Magnet Engineer

  • Expert in HTS physics and engineering, particularly in quench prevention
  • Hands-on experience with HTS materials
  • Proficiency in multi-scale and multi-physics simulation using standard commercial tools
  • Experience in conceptual design exploration and reduced order analysis
  • Familiarity with laboratory procedures, especially in electrical engineering

Benefits For Magnet Engineer

  • Stock options program
  • Language courses for team members and families
  • Collaboration with world-leading partners
  • Supportive and rewarding environment
  • Work on meaningful mission in sustainable energy

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