Senior Multiphysics Modeler

About the role

Join the power movement as a Senior Multiphysics Modeler at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS). CFS is developing the world's first fusion power plant, ARC, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The Senior Multiphysics Modeler will work with the CFS tritium program and process engineering team to develop a fuel cycle model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of an integrated power plant fuel cycle model
• Develop models for unit operations and incorporate multi-effects in components
• Develop simulation tools to enable targeted R&D for key fuel cycle technologies
• Own the fuel cycle simulation tools and models
• Validate models and identify key R&D requirements to enable validation where there are currently gaps in the literature
• Collaborate cross-functionally with both internal and external experts to ensure fuel cycle models are feasible, economic, and state-of-the-art
• Develop processes and layouts for fueling subsystem blocks that are communicated through standard engineering documents
• Generate detailed work plans and define milestones, integrated with R&D, to deliver validated models
• Provide guidance to colleagues for use of developed modeling tools and outputs
• Identify emerging trends and opportunities and influence CFS's fuel cycle modeling strategy

Requirements

• Master’s degree or similar experience with 7+ years in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, physical chemistry or similar
• 5+ years experience modeling process systems
• 5+ years experience in computer programming
• Knowledge of transport phenomena and chemical processes in gases
• Experience building integrated process models
• Process engineering and systems integration
• Experience managing large data sets
• Understanding of scalable simulations
• Track record in version control
• Data reduction and results analysis

Bonus points for

• Experience with Python and/or Matlab
• Experience with multiphysics tools such as Comsol
• Exposure to process simulators like HYSYS
• Use of engineering management tools
• Confluence/JIRA and remote collaboration tools
• Fusion energy experience
• Chemical engineering
• Atom and molecular mass transport

Must-have requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as sitting, typing, standing, stooping, or climbing for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Pay

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities