Computational Plasma Physicist (Fusion)

Location: Kearny, NJ, United States; on-site

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing stellarator-based fusion energy systems using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils to create a simpler path toward commercial fusion energy.

What you will do

• Develop algorithms to analyze and improve stellarator configurations.
• Run simulations and analyze fusion plasma behavior using computational models.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to refine stellarator designs and improve system performance.
• Perform data analysis, validate models, and interpret the physical mechanisms governing plasma behavior.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications based on simulation and optimization results.

Requirements

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Computational Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field, or a relevant master’s degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of computational plasma physics and numerical simulations.
• Programming experience with scientific computing languages such as Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with scientists and engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience with stellarators and stellarator design, stability, or transport codes such as DESC, STELLOPT, VMEC, TERPSICHORE, M3DC-1, GX, or GENE-3D.
• Knowledge of optimized stellarator magnetic field generation and coil optimization techniques.
• Experience in high-performance computing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, on-site work within a diverse, cross-disciplinary scientific and engineering environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.