Engineering Lead- Heat Flux Test Facility

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion 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.

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director, Nuclear & Fuel Cycle Engineering

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Lead with experience in the deployment and operation of small to medium‑scale experimental research capabilities to assist in the deployment of a new High Heat Flux Test Facility. This facility, known as FORGED‑PFC (Facility for Ongoing Research in Gas‑cooled Energy Dissipation in Plasma Facing Components), is a collaborative endeavor between Type One Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee.

More information about the initiative can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-fusion

As an engineering lead, you will play a vital role in expediting the deployment of new experimental capabilities to enable Type One Energy to perform critical component development and testing prior to the deployment of the Infinity Two Fusion Pilot Plant. You will coordinate the deployment of FORGED‑PFC with an emphasis on engineering design and technical leadership, support commissioning, and be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation of the testing facility.

This includes managing engineering staff, ensuring the facility is well maintained, and coordinating and executing testing campaigns in collaboration with internal and external partners. Ideally the candidate will have experience with test facilities that utilize high pressure and temperature gas loops and/or high heat flux component testing.

• Lead and coordinate the engineering aspects of FORGED‑PFC, including design, commissioning, and testing.
• Provide engineering support for the FORGED‑PFC life cycle, including procurement, installation, maintenance, and decommissioning.
• Ensure FORGED‑PFC is deployed and operated with the utmost safety standards.
• Work with internal and external partners to execute critical component testing with rigorous scientific standards.
• Lead day‑to‑day coordination of a multidisciplinary, multi‑institutional team of technicians, engineers, and scientists and foster a collaborative environment.
• Prepare test procedures, technical reports, presentations, and publications to disseminate the capabilities of this facility and the results of selected testing campaigns.
• Engage with external partners and stakeholders to ensure continued support for FORGED‑PFC deployment and operation.

• Strong educational background in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Significant experience deploying and/or operating a small to medium‑scale test facility.
• In‑depth knowledge of high‑temperature components utilized in fusion energy devices.
• Experience planning and executing experimental testing campaigns.
• Familiarity with high‑temperature and pressure gas loops.
• Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and propose innovative solutions.
• Attention to detail in experimental work and data analysis.

• 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 Fusion Direct 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.

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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.