Scientist IV

General Atomics • San Diego, CA • 2h ago

53352BR

Company:

General Atomics

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Plasma Control Scientist to join our Magnetic Fusion Energy division. This position is located in San Diego, CA (Torrey Pines).

The Plasma Control Operations (PCO) group has several major focuses around Plasma Control and Operations, and is looking for a new team member who can integrate well and support our dynamic business base of contract work, DOE funded science grants, and internal R&D.

The new team member would be expected to grow in their knowledge of existing tools and support multiple projects. In the near term, projects would focus on research on the avoidance and control of disruptive transients in Tokamaks, reduced model development for real-time control, uncertainty quantification in critical control systems for tokamaks (both traditional and ML-based), and tokamak vertical and equilibrium control evaluation. Opportunities for DIII-D Physics Operations is also possible for interested and capable candidates. The new team member would be expected to grow and learn our internal tools for these applications as well as expand our toolset with their own skillset or new methods in the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learn and develop new tools, including programming and/or control design.

Keep up with the latest science and engineering developments, methods, and techniques in the field.

Collaborate professionally with the team as well as international collaborators.

Learn and apply both physics-based and ML methods for real-time control.

Perform self-directed research while working in a team towards common scientific and engineering goals.

Willingness to program and use Matlab, Simulink, and in C (for the Plasma Control System).

Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job ID#:

53352BR

Job Category:

Scientists

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Pay Range Low:

105,890

City:

San Diego

Clearance Required?:

Pay Range High:

189,545

Recruitment Posting Title:

Plasma Control Scientist

Job Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in a scientific or related technical field and progressively complex scientific experience as follows; six or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, four or more years experience with a Masters degree, and two or more with a PhD. Equivalent scientific experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

Preferred: PhD in a relevant science or engineering field: Control Science, Machine Learning and Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, etc.

Preferred: 6+ years of experience (may include graduate school research) in a related topic

Experience in control, ML, tokamak physics operations are of highest value

Public speaking and communication skills demonstrated with paper publications and conference presentations, or similar achievements

Some programming experience (in any language)

Ability to work in a team, interact with customers, and collaborate with international partners professionally

Experience in participating in scientific experimental research with a team is of highest value

Must be able to travel up to 25% including international travel.

US Citizenship Required?:

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Workstyle:

Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC's "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

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