Scientist - Scenarios and Integrated Modeling
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsDevens, Massachusetts
Full Time
Posted October 31, 2025
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Job Description
A Scientist specializing in scenarios and integrated modeling will develop and optimize plasma physics simulation tools, plan and analyze experiments on the SPARC fusion device, and contribute to the development of future fusion power plants by defining operational goals and scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop plasma physics scenarios for SPARC and ARC using integrated simulation and modeling.
- Coordinate with a multi-institutional team to develop and improve an integrated modeling toolset.
- Employ the modeling toolset for experimental planning and analysis on SPARC.
- Contribute to the development and testing of a comprehensive predictive toolchain for plasma scenario evaluation.
- Define plasma operation goals and identify optimal operation scenarios.
- Participate in the execution and analysis of SPARC operations.
- Assist in planning and optimizing future fusion power plants based on modeling insights.
Requirements
- Develop plasma physics scenarios for SPARC and ARC based on comprehensive integrated simulation and modeling of the core and edge plasma.
- Coordinate with a multi-institutional team of plasma physics experts to develop and improve an integrated modeling toolset.
- Employ the integrated modeling toolset for experimental planning and analysis on SPARC.
- Contribute to the development and testing of a comprehensive predictive toolchain including all physics capabilities needed to evaluate plasma scenario performance and robustness.
- Participate in planning and executing experiments on SPARC.
- Define plasma operation goals and identify optimal operation scenarios for each goal.
- Participate directly in the execution and analysis of SPARC operations.
- Coordinate and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the predictive toolchain.
- Design and optimize the ARC fusion power plant, including developing and improving simulation models for future power plant development.
- Possess a strong background in plasma physics, fusion energy, or related fields (implying a minimum of a relevant advanced degree such as a Master’s or PhD).
- Experience in integrated plasma simulation, modeling, and analysis tools used in fusion research.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively with multi-institutional teams.
- Compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (Export Control Laws).
Benefits & Perks
Work schedule: Hybrid work environment
Work environment perks: Fast-paced environment, values diversity, mission-driven culture
Additional benefits: Equal opportunity employer, compliance with export control laws
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