Computational Physicist

Overview

Pacific Fusion is seeking talented computational physicists to join our Simulation and Modeling Team and help forge the path to commercial fusion energy. Based in Fremont, CA, Pacific Fusion is developing advanced pulsed power drivers for magnetically driven inertial confinement fusion. As a Computational Physicist, you will develop multiphysics simulation capabilities for our multi-dimensional radiation-MHD target design code, advancing the state-of-the-art in simulation-based ICF target design.

Responsibilities

• Own core components of our multiphysics code including magnetohydrodynamics, radiation diffusion, multiphase material models (e.g. equations of state)

• Develop advanced numerical methods for multiphysics radiation hydrodynamics such as interface tracking, multifluid models, or high-order numerical methods

• Contribute to an interdisciplinary team of computer scientists, physicists, and data scientists to innovate in physics models, algorithms, and target design methodology

• Conduct large-scale simulations using cloud-based HPC infrastructure 

• Adapt physics algorithms to accelerator hardware such as GPUs

• Publish your findings and attend conferences to establish Pacific Fusion’s reputation for excellence and engage the broader physics community in our simulation efforts

Qualifications:

• PhD in Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, or related discipline

• Research record in plasma physics, fusion energy, numerical or computational methods, astrophysics, materials science or other relevant specialty

• Experience with modern software engineering practices including automated testing, version control, software design

• Contributions to production-grade physics codes supporting non-developer users

Benefits:

• Industry-competitive salary

• Equity plan

• Up to 6% employer 401k matching

• Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance