Staff Scientist - Plasma Material Interaction
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsDevens, MA
Full Time
Posted September 18, 2026
$130k - $200k
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Job Description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Key Responsibilities
- Build computational workflows to predict PFC material degradation under plasma loading conditions, and subsequent impact on plasma performance
- Build computational workflows to predict PFC material degradation under neutron irradiation
- Support ARC design team by running predictive models to inform PFC material lifetime estimates, component shaping, and consequences of overloading
- Conduct experimental tests of candidate ARC materials at test facilities around the world, including PMI, heat loads, and neutron irradiation
- Leverage SPARC experimental data to benchmark predictive models used for ARC design and optimization
- Develop interpretive models used to infer PFC material state from power plant relevant diagnostics
- Serve as a bridge between the Plasma Physics Department, Materials Science Department, and Nuclear Engineering Department at CFS
- Manage collaborations with universities, national labs, and private companies, around the world
- Present scientific results at technical conferences and in a peer reviewed publications
Requirements
- Perform extended activities such as typing, standing, sitting, etc.
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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