Experimental Scientist (Plasma Diagnostics)

Location: On-site in Everett, Washington, United States

Salary: $150,000–$200,000 per year, plus equity

Company

hirify.global is a fusion power company developing fusion generators and a future fusion power plant to provide clean, reliable, and affordable electricity.

What you will do

• Design, build, deploy, calibrate, and commission plasma diagnostic systems for fusion generators.
• Operate and troubleshoot diagnostics used to measure plasma density, temperature, current profiles, and other performance indicators.
• Support experimental campaigns and testbeds in collaboration with plasma physics, machine operations, controls, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and data science teams.
• Develop hands-on expertise in pre-ionization plasma diagnostics and establish consistent methods for next-generation fusion devices.
• Analyze diagnostic data to identify trends and inform operational tuning, hardware improvements, and follow-up testing.
• Document experimental procedures, calibration methods, test results, and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in physics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related discipline focused on plasma science, diagnostics, or high-vacuum instrumentation.
• Hands-on experience with plasma systems, advanced laboratory environments, high-vacuum systems, pulsed-power systems, or complex experimental hardware.
• Experience designing, building, calibrating, troubleshooting, or operating plasma diagnostics such as interferometry, spectroscopy, Langmuir probes, magnetic coils, electrostatic diagnostics, or optical diagnostics.
• Ability to work autonomously on technical tasks, apply critical thinking, and escalate technical risks or tradeoffs appropriately.
• Ability to work on-site at the Everett, Washington office.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families.
• 31 days of PTO, including vacation and sick days.
• Paid holidays and a company-wide winter break.
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave of up to 16 weeks, and an annual wellness stipend.