This hands-on Lead Fusion Systems Technologist would lead the assembly, integration, and commissioning of Realta's fusion hardware. The ideal candidate is a 10-15+ year national-laboratory or large-facility technician who has brought particle accelerators, fusion devices, or similarly complex scientific systems to operational status.
Responsibilities- Lead UHV assembly, cleaning, leak checking (He mass-spec), bakeout, and pump-down for fusion vessels and beamlines
- Commission high-voltage power supplies, RF heating systems (ICRH/ECRH), magnet supplies, and neutral beam injectors
- Plan and execute critical lifts of high-value fusion hardware; serve as Lift Director for complex rigging operations
- Coordinate and sequence work of junior technicians, crafts personnel, and vendor reps on the experiment floor
- Author traveler documents, assembly procedures, commissioning checklists, and as-built records
- Champion safe work practices for HV, UHV, RF, magnetic-field, and heavy-lift operations
Required Qualifications - 10-15+ years hands-on experience at a national lab, accelerator facility, or fusion research center (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated UHV expertise: clean assembly, He leak detection, RGA interpretation, bakeout to
- Experience commissioning major scientific systems - accelerators, fusion devices, beamlines, or equivalent
- Hands-on HV experience (>10 kV); proficiency with LOTO/LOTOTO and HV personnel protection systems
- Critical lift experience; familiarity with ASME B30 or DOE rigging/lift safety standards
- Experience with RF systems, cryogenics, superconducting or resistive magnets, or precision alignment (any combination)
- Ability to read engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience at DOE labs (PPPL, Fermilab, SNS, SLAC, etc.), CERN, TAE, CFS, or equivalent
- Journeyman craft credentials (electrician, pipefitter, millwright, or similar)
- Experience with neutral beam injectors, ICRH, ECRH, or tandem/magnetic mirror systems
- DOE radiological worker training; NQA-1 or CGD quality program experience
- Vacuum-compatible TIG welding (stainless or aluminum)
Compensation & BenefitsWhat we are working on is hard... and hugely important. Realta Fusion is assembling a talented team bound together by a passion to solve humanity's biggest challenge with first-of-a-kind technology. Additionally, Realta offers:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity stock options
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
- Work and live in Madison, Wisconsin - one of America's most livable and vibrant cities
We value diversity as a critical factor in innovation and believe a diverse team is necessary to solve the toughest problems.
