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U.S. Fusion Energy

Senior Magnet Engineer

energy, IL

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Job description

Type One Energy Group

Senior Magnet Engineer

Senior Magnet Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If You Are Searching For The Best New Ideas And Share Our Vision, Join Us As a Senior Magnet Engineer. This Is What You Need To Know

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Magnet Engineering Manager

Your Role In The Mission

We are seeking highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers to join our team in Knoxville, to help build HTS magnets from scratch. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing and building high temperature superconducting magnets, or experience in a similar field. The Senior Magnet Engineer will be responsible for designing, testing, and building magnets for use in our stellarator technology.

We are looking for highly motivated Senior Magnet Engineers with experience in in copper magnets, superconducting magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems or transformer design.

Responsibilities

Working with other Magnet, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to design, test and build HTS magnets from scratch.

Develop specifications and requirements for the magnets based on the system design and performance goals.

Create designs using engineering software packages to optimize the magnet performance.

Collaborate with the magnet manufacturing team to build magnets from scratch, including winding and assembly.

Participate in magnet testing and data analysis to ensure magnets meet performance specifications.

Develop and maintain documentation related to the design, fabrication, testing, and performance of the magnets.

Work closely with other members of the engineering team to integrate the magnets into the overall stellarator design.

Stay current with the latest developments in magnet technology and their applications in the fusion sector.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 10 years experience.

Or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 5 years experience.

Or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical or Materials Engineering or similar field and 2 years experience

Proven experience in designing and building LTS or HTS magnets.

Experience with key engineering software packages including COMSOL/ANSYS

Proficiency in magnet winding, assembly, and testing is desirable.

Knowledge of cryogenic systems and superconductivity is desirable

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We Offer

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

A hybrid work policy

Stock options

Relocation allowance

Insurance plans

Retirement options

And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.

U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification

For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Candidate Privacy

Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. By applying for a position, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, used, stored, transferred, and disclosed as necessary to evaluate your candidacy, conduct pre-employment screenings where permitted by law, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

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