About the job
WHO WE ARE
At Proxima Fusion, we are on a transformative journey to reshape the landscape of sustainable energy. Our pioneering approach leverages the innovative W7-X stellarator alongside cutting-edge technology to pave the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.
Our commitment to stellarator optimization, bolstered by advanced computation and machine learning, is propelling us beyond conventional boundaries in fusion technology. We are unlocking new performance design points through the use of high-temperature superconducting magnets.
To seize this monumental opportunity, we are assembling a team of highly skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to achieving remarkable advancements and radically transforming global technology.
WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION
Engage with some of the most intricate technological challenges aimed at delivering abundant, safe, and clean energy globally.
Collaborate and learn alongside an exceptional group of accomplished and driven individuals.
Make significant contributions to your field while enjoying the journey.
Demonstrate that extraordinary achievements are possible in Europe by gathering the finest talent.
YOUR IMPACT
In this design-centric role, you will guide stellarator design decisions while prioritizing radiological safety. You will collaborate across teams to ensure component designers are informed about relevant nuclear safety implications.
You will review existing designs and propose enhancements that improve safety, mitigate potential accident scenarios, and bolster compliance with regulatory standards.
Your nuclear analysis will directly influence the design of stellarator demonstrators and pioneering power plants, significantly impacting design safety and paving the way toward regulatory approval.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Evaluate designs with a strong focus on nuclear safety.
Collaborate with engineering and physics teams early in the design process to ensure safety considerations are integrated into component and system development.
Work alongside neutronics experts, material scientists, and manufacturers to establish acceptable impurity levels in materials subjected to intense neutron irradiation.
