R&D Engineer

What You Will Be Doing:

We are looking for an engineer with experience working with plasmas to join the Test Operations team. As an R&D Engineer, you will help design and operate experimental facilities focused on the development of plasma technologies to improve our FRC fusion performance. You will work in our FRC pre-ionization development area. You will report to our Fusion Test Lead at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:

• Install and operate high density plasma generation systems (e.g. helicon, ECR, ringing theta)
• Design, install, and operate experimental diagnostics, including plasma diagnostics
• Provide design and test engineering support of vacuum systems, gaseous fuel systems, high-voltage power electronics, and data acquisition systems
• Prepare experimental test plans and procedures, and present at test readiness reviews
• Maintain experimental facilities and related support equipment such as vacuum systems, gas fueling systems, high-voltage power electronics, data acquisition systems, and diagnostics
• Develop and validate technical specifications to comply with project requirements
• Analyze diagnostic test data, write reports, and present results
• Use cri...