Type One Energy · 21 hours ago
Senior Engineer- Wall Conditioning
Knoxville Metro
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expType One Energy is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable fusion power. They are seeking a Senior Engineer with expertise in wall conditioning to lead the development and operation of wall conditioning systems for their advanced fusion stellarator, collaborating with various technical teams to ensure successful integration and performance.
Clean EnergyEnergyNuclear
Responsibilities
Own the architecture, design, and system-level integration of wall conditioning systems, from initial concept through operational deployment
Lead the wall conditioning system architecture for stellarator devices, including glow discharge cleaning, wall coating such as boronization, and potentially other techniques
Define system requirements and translate them into detailed specifications for in-vessel and ex-vessel components
Lead wall conditioning-related trade studies, risk analyses, and system-level design reviews
Collaborate closely with plasma physics, vacuum, fueling, electrical, thermal-fluid and structural teams to ensure coherent integration of the wall conditioning hardware within the stellarator geometry
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for wall conditioning, mentoring junior engineers and reviewing their work for technical accuracy
Ensure all wall conditioning system designs meet industry and safety standards
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices for vacuum system design and maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Physics or a related discipline
10 plus years of experience in vacuum technology, high power electronics and materials processing
Proven experience leading surface and wall conditioning projects in high-performance environments (e.g., semiconductor, aerospace, nuclear, or research labs)
Proficient with CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, NX) and simulation software relevant to wall conditioning
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
PhD is a plus
Direct experience with tritium and/or other radiological aspects of wall coatings and in-vessel components is desired
Benefits
Stock and share options 📈
Relocation allowance 💰
Insurance plans 🩺
401k retirement options 💸
And many more great voluntary benefits 👀
Company
Type One Energy
Stellarator technology to transform energy markets with fusion power.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$82.5MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesUS Department of Energy
2024-07-30Seed· $53.5M
2023-05-31Grant
2023-03-28Seed· $29M
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Co-Founder and VP - Systems Engineering
Chris Hegna
VIce President of Stellarator Physics Optimization and Principal Scientist
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