Experimental Plasma Scientist
Avalanche EnergyTukwila, WA
Full Time
Posted August 11, 2026
$120k - $120k
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 7, 2026
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Job Description
$120K/yr - $220K/yr
Key Responsibilities
- An Experimental Plasma Scientist is a technical leader and senior individual contributor within Avalanche’s Science organization. This role is responsible for advancing plasma physics understanding as it applies directly to Avalanche’s fusion systems, while operating comfortably in an environment of rapid iteration, incomplete information, and evolving requirements.
- This is not a purely academic role. You will work closely with experimental systems, diagnostics, simulations, and cross-functional engineering teams to inform design decisions, interpret results, and guide next experiments. You are expected to exercise strong scientific judgment, propose new approaches, and help the team move faster and smarter—even when the path forward is not fully defined.
- Design, analyze, and interpret plasma experiments in close collaboration with the broader science team and engineers.
- Contribute to rapid test–learn cycles by translating results into clear, actionable recommendations for future experiments.
- Integrate experimental data, simulations, and theory to inform conclusions and guide next steps.
- Help define which questions matter most at a given stage of development and where effort is best focused.
- Work closely with engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, software) to ensure plasma physics considerations are reflected in system design.
- Communicate complex plasma physics concepts clearly to non-plasma specialists across the organization.
- Support product and system trade studies by providing scientifically grounded input.
- Act as a technical mentor to junior scientists and engineers.
- Share knowledge, review analyses, and contribute to a collaborative and curious science culture.
- Help strengthen team practices around documentation, analysis, and communication.
Requirements
- PhD in plasma physics or a closely related field, or equivalent depth of experience.
- Demonstrated ability to approach complex plasma physics problems analytically
- Comfortable interpreting theory, simulation, and experimental results.
- Ability to work with a diverse team as well as operate independently, prioritize work, and make progress in ambiguous environments.
- Clear communicator who can explain complex ideas across disciplines.
- Comfort iterating quickly and revising assumptions as new data emerges.
- Comfortable coding in python or similar languages
Benefits & Perks
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays and a company-wide December holiday break
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action
- Exposure to a wide range of challenging, hands-on engineering problems
- Meaningful equity in the form of stock options
- This position may require access to export-controlled information. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws, applicants must be a “U.S. person” as defined by U.S. trade control laws (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).
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