Plasma Control Engineer / Physicist / Control System developer

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Job Title: Plasma Control Engineer/PhysicistLocation: Milton Park, Oxfordshire, UKSalary: CompetitiveJob Type: Full Time, PermanentThe company's mission is to transform the way the world generates power by harnessing fusion - a clean, safe and sustainable source of energy for current and future generations.Their innovative approach to fusion is based on two emerging technologies: spherical tokamaks (STs) and high-field magnets made of high temperature superconductors (HTS). Combining these two technologies will enable efficient fusion power production in devices much smaller than previously thought possible. To demonstrate the feasibility of this revolutionary combination, they are currently operating the world's first high field spherical tokamak, ST40; designing and building increasingly powerful high-field HTS magnets; and designing a large scale HTS tokamak, ST-F1, that will be the first device to prove the viability of fusion power.The role:They are currently seeking a plasma control engineer/physicist to join the plasma operations team, to contribute to the development of the plasma control system (PCS), and to help push the limits of plasma performance in ST40 and future high-field STs.This role will include:Developing, testing, maintaining, and operating ST40 Pulse Scheduling System (PSS) and Plasma Control System (PCS)Carrying out modelling related to plasma control of both ST40 and future devicesParticipating in the planning, running, and analysis of experimentsDeveloping advanced plasma control solutions for ST-F1 and future fusion reactorsWorking closely with internal and external collaboratorsEssential Requirements:PhD in plasma control, control engineering, or closely related equivalent experienceFamiliarity with fusion plasma physics and/or tokamak experimentsExperience applying control theory in practiceFluency in MATLAB/SimulinkExperience working in a Linux environmentHighly motivated to deliver against challenging objectives in a compressed timescaleAbility to contribute effectively in a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers and techniciansOutstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skillsAbility to work efficiently on one's own initiativeWillingness to learn and adopt new techniques and technologiesDesirable Requirements:Experience working in a research environmentFamiliarity with software development best practicesExperimental data analysis experienceExperience in programming languages such as Python/C/C++/BashWillingness to develop existing and new collaborationsTrack record of scientific publicationsBenefits:25 Days Holiday, pro rata (plus bank holidays)Company Pension schemeEligible for company share option scheme after one years' serviceCompany bonus scheme, discretionary, dependent on performancePrivate medical insurance after 3 months' servicePlease note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back within 10 days of submitting your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. However, you may be contacted in the future to discuss other opportunities.No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for the role.Candidates with experience of: Graduate, Nuclear Physicist, PHD Graduate, Nuclear Scientist, Plasma Scientist, Plasma Engineer, Control Engineer, Developer, Systems Developer, Control Software Developer, Software Engineer, Control System Programmer, and Plasma Physicist may also be considered for the role.