Helion Energy
Computational Plasma Scientist - Kinetic / PIC Modeling
Everett, WA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAerospace Engineering
About the role
- Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
- Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV).
- Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
Responsibilities
- We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
Requirements
- Experience supporting simulation studies, including input setup, boundary conditions, parameter scans, convergence checks, or validation workflows
- Ability to operate autonomously on day-to-day technical tasks while communicating progress, risks, and results clearly to computational, experimental, and cross-functional audiences
Skills
- PhD in Plasma Physics, Applied Physics, Computational Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of kinetic plasma physics and Particle-in-Cell modeling methods
- Experience running and interpreting PIC simulations using WarpX, OSIRIS, VPIC, EPOCH, Smilei, LSP, FBPIC, or comparable codes
- Strong scientific programming skills in Python, MATLAB, Julia, C++, Fortran, or similar languages for simulation analysis and visualization
- Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Annual wellness stipend
- Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Compensation
- Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Benefits
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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