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Job Summary:
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.
The Theory and Computational Science Division, Magnetic Fusion Energy, General Atomics, is seeking a senior staff member with demonstrated expertise in fusion plasma theory. The successful applicant will help strengthen the research of the Division for solving critical scientific issues in designing fusion power plants.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and applies fusion plasma theory, built on rigorous mathematical foundations, to solve critical scientific issues in the design of fusion power plants.
- Designs, develops, and maintains theory-based scientific codes and computational models grounded in first-principles theoretical foundations.
- Works across theory areas, including equilibrium, stability, and transport, to integrate physics understanding and predictive modeling capabilities.
- Applies theoretical and computational expertise to both tokamak and stellarator concepts.
- Develops and applies agent-assisted approaches to plasma theory and scientific computing.
- Collaborates within a team of theorists, computational scientists, and experimentalists; may serve as a prime technical contact for assigned projects and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
- Publishes results in peer-reviewed journals and presents work at scientific conferences, workshops, and program reviews.
- Participates in or may lead the development of research proposals and new funding opportunities.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Additional Functions Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; twelve or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, ten or more years experience with a Masters degree, and seven or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- PhD preferred in plasma physics or a related discipline, with original research published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scientific meetings.
- Strong background in plasma theory and applied mathematics, with a proven track record in theory-based computation and scientific code design.
- Demonstrated ability to work across theory areas such as equilibrium, stability, and transport.
- Experience leading projects and guiding less experienced staff, including planning and coordinating work to meet deadlines and milestones.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to serve as a prime technical contact for collaborators, customers, and government sponsors.
- Self-motivated and creative; able to learn new concepts quickly, work independently or in a team, and work extended hours and travel as required.
- Desirable: familiarity with agent-assisted approaches to scientific computing, and participation in scientific review panels.
Job Category:
Scientists
Experience Level:
Senior (8+ years)
Workstyle:
Onsite
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low:
130,500
Pay Range High:
228,375
Travel Percentage Required:
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?:
Yes
US Citizenship Required?:
No
Clearance Required?:
No
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.