Scientist - Plasma Diagnostics (Fusion Plasma)

Location: Kearny, New Jersey, United States; on-site

Salary: $110,000–$160,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing commercial fusion energy using stellarator physics and computer-controlled arrays of planar coils for its Eos system.

What you will do

• Conceive, deploy, and iteratively refine plasma diagnostics for the Eos planar coil stellarator.
• Define measurement requirements for scenario development and nuclear DD beam-target fusion operational phases.
• Develop instrument concepts, spatial layouts, technical requirements, and facility allocations.
• Design and execute diagnostic calibration, validation, and experimental campaigns.
• Collaborate with plasma control, physics, and engineering teams to integrate diagnostics into Eos.
• Document technical outcomes and coordinate external research and development collaborations.

Requirements

• M.S. or PhD in Plasma Physics, Applied Physics, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience developing and operating experimental fusion plasma diagnostics.
• Experience managing diagnostics from concept through commissioning and routine operation.
• Familiarity with Thomson scattering, X-ray spectroscopy, ECE, microwave interferometry, fast-ion diagnostics, or magnetic field measurements.
• Experimental proficiency in instrument calibration, advanced signal processing, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

Nice to have

• PhD in experimental plasma physics.
• Engineering knowledge for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Commitment to developing commercially viable fusion energy products.

Culture & Benefits

• Multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment focused on fusion energy development.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.