Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re building a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview:

We are looking for an experimental physicist or engineer with a strong background in physics to join the Plasma Diagnostics Team. The successful applicant will assist in maintaining, analyzing, and developing diagnostics to measure the magnetic properties of experimental plasmas, including magnetic field structure and magnetic fluctuations. This position will involve collaboration with external experts in academia and industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the Mirnov probe system used to measure poloidal and toroidal magnetic field components in experimental plasmas.
• Drive improvement of diagnostic measurement by developing, testing and implementing design improvements.
• Develop and maintain data processing and analysis code.
• Manage collaborations with external parties to develop and validate the diagnostic.
• Documentation and communication of designs and results, including via Design Reviews
• Analyze data. Extend our understanding of plasmas and plasma compression by relating experimental data with theory and simulation
• Assist in the assembly, testing, installation, calibration, and operation of diagnostic equipment as needed

Requirements:

• MSc or PhD in plasma physics, engineering physics or related field
• Minimum 2+ years relevant work experience in a physics laboratory environment, carrying out physical experiments and analyzing measured data
• Experience with electrical systems and good understanding of electromagnetism
• Experience in designing, testing and debugging instrumentation for experimental or industrial settings
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with external parties
• Ability to translate basic mathematical and physics concepts into real world applications
• Strong programming skills. Experience with Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
• Proven ability to work well within a team
• Strong communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with magnetic diagnostics, e.g., Rogowski coils, Mirnov probes, Hall probes, flux loops
• Background in plasma physics/diagnostics
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware, signal processing, and/or EM noise treatment
• Experience in scientific writing of manuscripts and reports, and presentation of scientific findings
• Good understanding of statistics
• SolidWorks or similar CAD software

The typical hiring range for this position is $121,000 - $142,000. General Fusion considers several factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills, and experience, proficiency, job location, and internal equity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.