Lead Vacuum Systems Engineer

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ️

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognized for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.

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

Location: Knoxville TN, Boston (Woburn), Madison WI or Vancouver (BC)

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Director of Thermofluids Engineering

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are looking for a Lead Vacuum Systems Engineer to drive the end-to-end design, integration, and optimization of complex vacuum systems for our stellarator fusion energy systems.

In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for vacuum systems across critical programs, ensuring robust performance in complex technical environments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems and leading multidisciplinary efforts from concept through commissioning.

You will play a key technical leadership role in developing ultra-high vacuum environments critical to plasma confinement and machine performance.

What you’ll need:

We offer:

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

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

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. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its 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.

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.