Marathon Fusion
fusion energy
ResearchScientist-BlanketDesign
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“Research Scientist - Blanket Design at Marathon Fusion. Skills: breeding blanket systems for fusion reactors, systems view of blanket development, physics understanding (neutron transport, gamma heating, thermo-fluids, structural), analysis of requirements, optimization of blanket designs. lead the development of cutting-edge breeding blanket systems for fusion reactors. take a systems view of blanket development”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize blanket designs for safety, reliability, profitability, and deployment speed; make self-sustaining fusion reactors economically attractive; take the fusion industry one step closer to powering the future of clean energy; profitable operation of near-term fusion power plants
Industry & Context.
rigorous analysis of requirements to optimize blanket designs; answering the most critical technical questions
relocation to the Bay Area, supported with a $5,000 relocation reimbursement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
MS or PhD in a relevant field (likely Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering), 3+ years of work experience on top of academic training, Experience with fusion reactors, next-generation fission reactors (small modular reactors, molten salt reactors, etc) and/or accelerators, Familiarity with a wide variety of modeling tools including some subset of neutronics, CFD, FEA, and/or atmospheric dispersion modeling
What You'll Do.
lead the development of cutting-edge breeding blanket systems for fusion reactors
take a systems view of blanket development
integrate deep understanding of relevant physics with rigorous analysis of requirements to optimize blanket designs
design cutting edge breeding blankets that meet the wide range of technical requirements for profitable operation of near-term fusion power plants
Use appropriate modeling tools
ranging from reduced order analytical models to multiphysics simulations
to quickly sweep through the vast space of potential blanket designs and uncover promising development directions
Develop sequential test plans to guide laboratory work that focuses on answering the most critical technical questions in order of importance
Build upon the state-of-the-art of fusion power plant blanket design via a thorough literature review and analysis of related fields
Determine likely regulatory requirements based on a careful reading of analogous codes and standards (NRC
Design for safety and reliability using engineering using best practices (FMEA
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
excellent proactive communication across roles and backgrounds; build and maintain trust between team members
Communication Scope
excellent proactive communication across roles and backgrounds
Full Job Description
ABOUT MARATHON FUSION Marathon Fusion is building the engineering technologies needed to scale fusion from breakeven experiments into real power plants. While much of the industry is focused on proving new fusion devices, our focus is on the practical systems that will make fusion deployable at climate-relevant scale. We develop core fuel cycle and plant-level technologies for stable isotope production, fuel cycle closure, and advanced blanket systems that enable both energy generation and high-value co-products. Founded in 2023, Marathon Fusion is building the components and systems that will help fusion become a practical, abundant, and reliable energy source for the 21st century. CULTURE AT MARATHON FUSION We are a startup environment characterized by a need for focus, adaptability and prioritization in a shifting landscape. Thriving in this environment requires excellent proactive communication across roles and backgrounds, the ability to build and maintain trust between team members, and the willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job. We place particularly high weight on each team member's ability to be self-directed. ABOUT THE ROLE We're looking for an engineer/scientist to lead the development of cutting-edge breeding blanket systems for fusion reactors. You’ll take a systems view of blanket development, integrating a deep understanding of the relevant physics (neutron transport, gamma heating, thermo-fluids, structural) with a rigorous analysis of requirements to optimize blanket designs for safety, reliability, profitability, and deployment speed. Your holistic approach to designing blanket systems will help make self-sustaining fusion reactors economically attractive, and take the fusion industry one step closer to powering the future of clean energy. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Design cutting edge breeding blankets that meet the wide range of technical requirements for profitable operation of near-term fusion power plants - Use appropriate modeling tools
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