About Us:
Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experimental physicist or engineer with a strong background in physics to join our Diagnostics Team as a diagnostician. The diagnostician will assist in maintaining, analyzing, and developing diagnostics to measure the properties of magnetized plasmas. The diagnostician will take ownership of the UV-visible ion Doppler spectroscopy diagnostic system, providing calibrated and processed experimental data with known lineage and error. This position will involve collaboration with external experts in academia and industry.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the ion Doppler spectroscopy plasma diagnostic systems used to measure ion temperature and rotation velocity. Responsible for planning, designing,operating, troubleshooting, and ensuring the data quality of diagnostic systems.
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Support other spectroscopy diagnostic systems and spectroscopy data analysis.
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Drive improvement of diagnostic measurement by developing, testing, and implementing design improvements.
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Develop and maintain data processing and analysis code.
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Manage collaborations with external parties to develop and validate the diagnostic.
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Documentation and communication of designs and results
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Analyze data. Extend our understanding of plasmas and plasma compression by relating experimental data with theory and simulation
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Assist in the assembly, testing, installation, calibration, and operation of diagnostic equipment as needed.
Requirements:
Essential:
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MSc or PhD in physics, engineering physics, or related field or equivalent experience
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Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in a physics/experimental lab environment, running experiments and analyzing measured data
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Experience with optical systems
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Experience designing, testing, and debugging instrumentation for experimental or industrial settings
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Ability to translate mathematical and physics concepts into real-world applications
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Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work well in a team
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Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment
Nice to have:
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Background in plasma diagnostics; hands-on experience with plasma diagnostic systems
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Experience with visible/UV and X-ray spectroscopy, fiber optics, and UV-compatible optical components
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Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with external collaborators
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Zemax or equivalent optical design software
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Familiarity with data acquisition hardware, signal processing, and/or EM noise treatment
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Good understanding of statistics and error analysis
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Scientific writing (manuscripts/reports) and presentation of findings
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SolidWorks or similar CAD
The typical hiring range for this position is $118,000 - $144,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.
What We Offer:
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Hybrid Work
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Four weeks’ vacation
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Comprehensive benefits package
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RRSP Contribution
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Support for professional development
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Great company culture – social events, weekly lunch program, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.
Applications:
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
