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Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.\n If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an Engineering Physicist. This is what you need to know:\nLocation: Knoxville, TN\nSalary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits\nContract: Permanent, full time\nReporting to: Director of Electrical and Software Engineering\nYour role in the mission:\nType One Energy isseeking anEngineering Physicistto join its growing team.As an Engineering Physicist, you will be responsible forsupportingindividualplasmadiagnostic(s)toensuremachine protection, real-time control and/orinvestigations on our advanced fusion stellaratorincluding development, deployment and operation.Your expertise will be instrumental in driving progress and ensuring the successful operation of diagnostic systems critical to achieving our researchand commercialgoals.The ideal candidate will alsocontributeto other teams of Engineers and Scientists on similar projects throughout Type One Energy.\nResponsibilities:\nLeador supportthe conceptualization, design, construction, and deployment of anindividualdiagnostic(s)to ensure they meet technical feasibility \nSupport developmentand applicationofdata analysis and/ormodels for plasma diagnostics \nSupport mechanical, nuclearand/or electrical engineering applications for plasma diagnostics \nParticipate in planning, execution, and analysis of experiments\nWhat you’ll need:\nB.S. inEngineering Physics,MechanicalEngineering,Nuclear Engineering,Physics,Electrical Engineering,or a related field;\nFamiliarityin designing, developing, and/oroperating advanced diagnostic systems for fusion or plasma physics experiments;\nExperiencein data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation using scientific software and programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB);\nFamiliarity with Computer Aided Design and Analysis software;\nExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to diagnostic systems; \nStrong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, present findings to diverse audiences, and contribute to scientific publications and proposals;\nFamiliarity with safety protocols and procedures related to fusion experiments and diagnostics; and \nKnowledge of fusion stellarator concepts, including device physics and operational requirements, is highly desirable\nWe offer:\nIn addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…\nA hybrid work policy\nStock options \nRelocation allowance \nInsurance plans \nRetirement options \nAnd many more great voluntary benefits \nType One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.\nType One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.\nExport Control Compliance Notice\nThis position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.\nType One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.\n For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.\nU.S. Employment Eligibility Verification\n For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. 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