Senior Experimental Scientist, Plasma Diagnostics
Venture-funded fusion power company building toward a first fusion power plant, Seattle area
| Employer | Venture-funded fusion power company building toward a first fusion power plant, Seattle area (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Everett, WA (Seattle area) · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Senior |
| Pay | USD 210k–250k Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1A fit |
| Role family | Fusion Plasma Physicist |
About the role
This role advances the plasma diagnostics capability used on the company's fusion generators. It covers design, deployment, calibration and interpretation of diagnostics across experimental campaigns and testbeds. The scientist reports to the director of plasma and nuclear science and works onsite.
What you'll do
- Lead design, build, deployment, calibration and commissioning of plasma diagnostic systems
- Serve as the go-to technical contributor for a defined diagnostics scope, measuring density, temperature and current profiles
- Partner with plasma physics, operations, controls, mechanical, electrical and data science teams
- Build expertise in pre-ionization plasma diagnostics and set internal methods for next-generation devices
- Analyze diagnostic data in real time to guide operational tuning and system redesign
- Write up best practices and documentation to make diagnostics more consistent and scalable
Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field, focused on plasma science, diagnostics or high-vacuum instrumentation
- 3+ years with plasma systems, advanced labs, high-vacuum or pulsed-power systems, or complex experimental hardware
- Hands-on work designing, building, calibrating or operating diagnostics such as interferometry, spectroscopy, Langmuir probes or magnetic coils
- Ability to independently lead complex technical workstreams with cross-functional partners
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
USD 210k–250k. The posting lists medical, dental and vision coverage, 31 days of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, up to 5% employer 401(k) match, disability and life insurance, paid parental leave and a wellness stipend.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Experimental plasma scientists often support an O-1A case with peer-reviewed publications, citations, reviewing roles, conference talks and a record of original contributions to diagnostics. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this one or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and approval depends on the individual's record.
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