Plasma-Materials Scientist (Fusion)

Location: On-site in Kearny, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $100,000–$160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing a simpler commercial fusion-energy approach based on stellarator physics and computer-controlled arrays of planar coils.

What you will do

• Construct and commission a plasma device and diagnostics for exposing and evaluating plasma-facing materials.
• Collaborate with plasma-material exposure facilities and perform surface characterization.
• Provide technical guidance on plasma-device operation, material-performance assessment, and experimental planning.
• Plan operational campaigns for stellarator plasma-facing components.
• Perform plasma-surface interaction simulations, thermal analysis, and multi-physics modeling.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in materials science, engineering, applied plasma physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Knowledge of basic plasma physics and experience with vacuum systems.
• Experience with experimental plasma setups and diagnostics, including RF plasmas, spectroscopy, laser-based diagnostics, or electrostatic probes.
• Experience with surface analysis techniques such as electron microscopy, atomic-scale microscopy, XPS, EDX, or Raman.
• Experience with one or more of Python, MATLAB, FEA tools, COMSOL, C++, or Fortran.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects, maintain strong attention to detail, and collaborate with scientists and engineers.

Nice to have

• PhD in applied plasma physics or a related field.
• Experience with fusion boundary plasmas, low-temperature plasmas, or linear plasma devices.
• Tokamak or stellarator divertor research experience.
• Experience with ERO2.0, TRIDYN, SDTrimSP/TRIM, WALLDYN, or RustBCA.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with on-site collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on diverse scientific and engineering perspectives.