Thermofluids Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Thermofluids Engineer. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville TN (Other office locations may be available)

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director of Thermofluids Engineering

Your role in the mission:

The Thermofluids Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating thermal system architectures in the stellarator core. This role requires expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, as well as experience performing analytical and numerical evaluations with emphasis on analyses of power cycles. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will also:

• Perform analytical thermodynamic, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer calculations on the Infinity Two stellarator to support design and performance evaluation.
• Set up process models to evaluate the performance of a fusion pilot plant with various combinations of operating temperatures, heat flows.
• Ability to perform exergy analyses to compare the performance of various thermodynamic cycle options compatible with a fusion machine.
• Develop and maintain system-level thermal/fluid models to inform design decisions.
• Develop and maintain appropriate documentation for this effort.
• Interface with external engineering firm serving as the point of contact for balance of plant design activities.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics calculations.
• Experience performing analytical numerical analysis of thermal/fluid systems using tools such as REFPROP, GASPAK, HePAK, ASPEN HYSYS or similar process engineering softwares.
• Understanding of thermodynamic process design principles to offer insights into thermal system architecture decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with cryogenic systems for superconducting magnets, fusion devices, particle accelerators, or space systems.
• Familiarity with nuclear systems and/or power plants is a bonus.
• Experience in system-level modeling, controls integration, and data analysis.
• Ability to own and execute on multiple projects.
• Experience in a fast-paced R&D or startup environment.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• A hybrid work policy
• Stock options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• Retirement options
• And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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