Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Backed by Prelude Ventures.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Nuclear Engineer to join our team, focusing on neutronics and multiphysics simulations for stellarator fusion systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational transport methods, with a particular emphasis on multiphysics reactor design, dose rate calculations, and radiation shielding optimization.
What they're looking for
- PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Computational Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 4+ years of experience
- Strong knowledge of Monte Carlo radiation transport codes (e.g., OpenMC, MCNP, Serpent)
- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in scientific computing, specifically Python and C++
- Proficiency in modern scientific software development best-practices (e.g. git, GitHub, CI)
- Experience in multiphysics coupling frameworks (e.g., MOOSE, Cardinal, NekRS)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
More about this role
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Nuclear Engineer to join our team, focusing on neutronics and multiphysics simulations for stellarator fusion systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in computational transport methods, with a particular emphasis on multiphysics reactor design, dose rate calculations, and radiation shielding optimization. You will work with minimal supervision, contributing to cutting-edge research and development to ensure the safety and performance of Thea Energy’s stellarator systems.
- Develop and implement advanced workflows for high-fidelity neutronics and related multiphysics simulations in complex 3D stellarator geometries.
- Conduct simulations of fusion blanket...
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