Fuse
Computational Physicist
$150K–$200K
San Leandro, California · Full-time · Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Education
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Develops computational models and simulations of pulsed-power systems and plasma behavior to inform system design and performance.
What you'll do
- Develop and run MHD, PIC, and circuit simulations, including modeling high-voltage pulse generation, plasma dynamics, and energy coupling.
- Validate models with experimentalists and develop or optimize computational tools and codes for HPC.
- Analyze simulation data and communicate findings through reports, papers, and presentations.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong background in computational plasma physics and high-energy-density physics; proficiency in MHD and PIC simulation techniques.
- Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, or similar circuit and plasma codes.
- Programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB, plus experience with HPC environments and parallel computing.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Z-pinch, MagLIF, dense plasma focus devices, and fusion energy concepts.
- Experience in FEA or FDTD methods.
Pay
$150K – $200K (base salary)
Tools
Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, MHD, PIC, Python, Fortran, C++
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