Model Systems and Simulation Engineer

Model Based Systems and Simulation Engineer

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Knoxville, TN

Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Permanent, full time

Chief Technology Officer

Type One Energy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Model Based Systems and Simulation Engineer to join our team working on the exciting development of a next-generation stellarator fusion energy plant. This role is critical to our mission of creating a cost-effective and commercially viable fusion energy solution.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive digital design tools for our stellarator plant, including a system design model.
• Work closely with physicists and engineers to provide visibility into the complex interactions within the stellarator system and its subsystems.
• Develop and maintain system models, creating a detailed, multi-domain system model of the stellarator plant using MBSE methodologies and tools (e.g., SysML, Cameo Systems Modeler, MDAO frameworks, PROCESS, Bluemira).
• Integrate plant models with physics systems (magnetic confinement, heating, current drive, diagnostics) and engineering systems (vacuum vessel, magnets, cryogenics, power systems, cooling, tritium handling, remote handling) and plant support systems.
• Utilize integrated plant models to investigate the impact of components on overall plant performance from a RAMI perspective.
• Integrate cost models and economic analysis into the system model to understand cost drivers and perform trade studies.
• Develop and maintain integrated systems codes in Python or equivalent.
• Ensure model consistency, traceability, and adherence to MBSE best practices.
• Document model architecture, assumptions, and validation results.
• Digitally link requirements, plant design geometry, operational concepts, and physics predictions.
• Explore different plant architectures and design options using the system models.
• Conduct trade studies and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the impact of design choices on performance, cost, and risk.
• Support the development of system and subsystem specifications based on model insights.
• Use the model to support risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with the finance team to integrate cost models into the system model.
• Work closely with physicists, engineers, business teams to gather input, validate models, and communicate results.
• Present model findings and recommendations to technical and management audiences and participate in design reviews.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the design stage of complex projects, exploring design trade-offs.
• Proven experience in developing and applying system models for complex engineering systems.
• Experience with integration between engineering modeling and simulation tools, either with custom solutions or commercial tools such as Phoenix Model Center or SIMULIA Process Composer.
• Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for model automation and data analysis.
• Skills with transforming between different data representations and formats (e.g., property graphs, different geometry formats).
• Experience with simulation and analysis tools relevant to complex systems (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Modelica).
• Experience with Fusion Specific tools (e.g., Process, Bluemira) preferred but not required.
• Experience with cost modeling and analysis preferred but not required.

• Stock and share options
• Relocation allowance
• Insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement options
• And many more voluntary benefits

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.