R&D Engineer, Plasmas

What You Will Be Doing:

We are looking for an engineer with experience working with plasmas to join the Test Operations team. As an R&D Engineer, you will help design and operate experimental facilities focused on the development of plasma technologies to improve our FRC fusion performance. You will work in our FRC pre-ionization development area. You will report to our Fusion Test Lead at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:

• Install and operate high density plasma generation systems (e.g. helicon, ECR, ringing theta)
• Design, install, and operate experimental diagnostics, including plasma diagnostics
• Provide design and test engineering support of vacuum systems, gaseous fuel systems, high-voltage power electronics, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare experimental test plans and procedures, and present at test readiness reviews
• Maintain experimental facilities and related support equipment such as vacuum systems, gas fueling systems, high-voltage power electronics, data acquisition systems, and diagnostics
• Develop and validate technical specifications to comply with project requirements
• Analyze diagnostic test data, write reports, and present results
• Use critical reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of different technical solutions
• Work with members of other teams to develop technical solutions

Required Skills:

• B.S. or M.S in Aerospace engineering, physics, or related field of study and 3+ years of experience with experimental plasma physics in hands-on environment
• Experience working with magnetized vacuum plasmas, e.g. thrusters, helicon sources, nuclear fusion experimental plasmas
• Hands-on hardware experience with vacuum systems, high pressure gas flow systems, plasma diagnostics, HV pulsed power systems, and data acquisition systems
• Experience in the design, build, and test approach of seeing a technical project through from conception to completion
• Demonstrated ability and desire to rapidly learn new systems
• Demonstrated experience taking on complex problems, defining and accomplishing challenging objectives with minimal guidance
• Experience scripting data analysis routines in a common language (e.g. Matlab, Python, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as a member of a team

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