About the job
About Acceleron Fusion:
Acceleron Fusion is at the forefront of developing muon-catalyzed fusion technology, paving the way for a sustainable and abundant energy future. Leveraging groundbreaking research backed by the U. S. Department of Energy, we have successfully secured a $24 million Series A funding round and accumulated over 100 hours of muon-catalyzed fusion testing at the prestigious Paul Scherrer Institute. Our collaborative efforts are strengthened by partnerships with renowned institutions including PSI, Oak Ridge, Argonne, Fermilab, and several esteemed universities. Become part of a dynamic team where cutting-edge physics meets practical engineering, and your innovative designs could facilitate the transition of our technology from research environments to commercial energy solutions.
About This Role:
We are seeking a talented High Voltage Electrical Engineer to spearhead the design of advanced beam-control hardware for our fusion experiments. You will be responsible for creating high-voltage and RF solutions that ensure precise manipulation of particle beams operating in the kilovolt to megavolt range.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze, model, and address electrical breakdown and insulation issues in high-voltage structures and circuits.
- Design electrostatic systems ranging from kilovolts to megavolts, utilizing technologies such as Marx generators, Cockcroft-Walton stacks, and Pelletrons for particle beam acceleration and cooling.
- Develop RF power and energy recovery systems using Klystrons, Magnetrons, waveguides, and other relevant components.
- Create multiphysics models that integrate electromagnetics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and particle transport.
- Construct prototypes and conduct laboratory tests to validate designs.
- Produce comprehensive design documentation, test plans, and risk assessments to facilitate rapid iteration and ensure safety.
- Travel internationally to collaborate with team members in integrating hardware at beamline facilities and executing experiments.
