About the Job
WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION
- You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world
- You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals
- Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey
- Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Contribute to the definition of requirements and conceptualize the design of critical stellarator components such as heating systems and divertors
- Develop and enhance our physics and engineering simulation stack.
- Collaborate with partners from public institutions to foster innovation and knowledge exchange.
- Mentor team members and guide them in achieving project milestones.
WHO YOU ARE
- We are looking for high performers who love challenges and see these as learning opportunities.
- It is important not to be afraid to experiment, take risks and learn from mistakes. We believe in continuous iterations and getting things done.
- Hold a PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on magnetic confinement fusion—preferably on a toroidal confinement device.
- Have demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: core transport, plasma heating, MHD, edge physics, or scenario development.
- Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
- Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
- Technical Screening (30 min)
- Technical Panel (3x60 min)
- CEO call (30 min)
About the Company

Proxima Fusion
<div class="section"> <div class="container"> <h2 class="h2"><span class="h-aqua">Fusion has many obstacles.</span> With QI stellarators, we are overcoming them.<br /><br />Stellarators are the power plants of the future, complementing renewables and <span class="h-aqua">offering clean, abundant and safe energy for all.</span></h2> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="container giants"> <div class="h6-wrapper"> <div class="dot"> </div> <h6 class="h6">Wendelstein - 7X</h6> </div> <h1 class="display blue">Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants</h1> <div class="w-layout-grid _3-grid"> <div id="w-node-_038c5ad1-fdd9-7ede-09d3-4eb4347325cb-9d902102" class="text-link-wrapper" data-w-id="038c5ad1-fdd9-7ede-09d3-4eb4347325cb"><a id="w-node-f60754bc-f5d2-bfc8-6181-c5fb528c6bf6-9d902102" class="text-link" href="https://www.proximafusion.com/archived/old-about">More About Us</a><img class="link-arrow" src="https://assets-global.website-files.com/65b10cc303e570e609b235c8/65b10cc303e570e609b235ec_aqua%20%E2%86%93.svg" alt="" loading="lazy" /></div> <p id="w-node-_3eaafbdf-588f-a383-47e6-9e61e35743d2-9d902102" class="p-w-top">The world’s most advanced optimized stellarator, W7-X, was completed in 2015 by the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics and has since repeatedly broken key performance records.</p> </div> </div> </div>
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