Sr Scientist - Neutral Beams

About the role

The next fusion machine in TAE – Da Vinci, requires a powerful NB injecting system. It has two types of the neutral beams – low energy NB (tens of keV, 5 MW per beamline), based on positive ions source and high energy NB (1 MeV, 5 MW), based on negative ions source. You will participate in development of the long pulse plasma sources (CW), extracting and accelerating systems, beamline components; conduct experiments with the plasma source and beam characterization; do plasma generation and beam transport simulation.

Key accountabilities

• Carry out low temperature plasma experiments, do simulations of the plasma generation;
• Develop/study/optimize ion beam optics;
• Development of the new NB for the future plasma machine: simulations – beam formation, transport; beam parameters experimental characterization, design NB systems together with the engineering team, carry out experiments to test NB subsystems;
• Development of the beamline systems – vacuum systems, beam dumps, neutralizers, etc.;
• Development diagnostics for the high-power NB (Secondary electron emission detectors, calorimeters, optical diagnostics, etc.).

About you

You have worked with the following: Plasma sources, Neutral beam injectors. Experience in designing and operating plasma/beam diagnostics; Ion/electron accelerators, beam transport; Operation of high voltage equipment (>10 kV); Numerical simulation of the plasma generators, ion/electron beam formation, beam transport, mechanical/thermal tensions; High vacuum systems, UHV; Negative ions sources; Excellent analytical and data analysis skills; Experience in ion beams operation/development/design.

Preferred

• Preferred hands-on negative ions beam operation;
• Experience with various Programming Languages/Scripts/Macros as well as systems such as Python, Matlab or IDL is also useful.

Education

Phd Required: preferred in physics, plasma physics, engineering or related field.

Hybrid

About Us: Imagination, skill, and will We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era.

At TAE Technologies

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave;
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents;
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization;
• Potential for equity participation;
• HQ in Southern California;
• Employee events on and off-site;
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization.

Note to Agencies

We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us recruiting@tae.com to request accommodations or request more information.