Light Grey Kablio Logo
Kablio AI
AI Turbo Recruiter
Want to hear how I work? Hit play.Kablio AI applies for you. You just show up to the interviewKablio AI helps you secure roles in construction, clean energy, facilities management, engineering, architecture, sustainability, environment and other physical world sectors.
3D Shield
Get hired, get rewarded!
Land a job through Kablio and earn a 5% salary bonus.
Exclusive benefits
5%Bonus
Zap Energy

Expression of Interest - Research Scientist

Company logo
Zap Energy
Develops compact, scalable fusion reactors using sheared‑flow‑stabilized Z‑pinch without magnets.
Research Scientist for plasma physics and fusion experiments at Zap Energy.
7d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Everett, WA
Onsite
Company Size
150 Employees
Service Specialisms
Fusion energy platform
Sheared‑flow‑stabilized Z‑pinch technology
Repetitive pulsed‑power systems
Plasma physics engineering
Power‑supply manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Fusion Energy
Clean Energy
Commercial Power
Technology
Research and Development
Engineering
Nuclear
Role
What you would be doing
plasma modeling
data analysis
plasma diagnostics
experimental design
system integration
scientific publishing
  • Computational Plasma Modeling
  • Collaborating with engineering teams on system integration and experimental setups
  • Analyzing experimental and computational data, including error propagation and interpretation
  • Publishing and presenting scientific results
  • Leading or supporting experimental campaigns on Z-pinch fusion devices
  • Experimental Design and Data Analysis
  • Designing and fielding plasma diagnostics (e.g., Thomson scattering, interferometry, spectroscopy, magnetics, neutronics)
What you bring
plasma physics
applied physics
fusion diagnostics
materials science
problem solver
  • Plasma Physics
  • You have a strong foundation in plasma physics or related fields
  • You’re a creative problem solver and effective communicator
  • You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments
  • Applied Physics
  • Fusion Plasma Diagnostics
  • Materials Science
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
$130 million
Series D funding
Raised in July 2024 through successive rounds of private funding.
100 kW
Pilot platform power
Century, the experimental pilot platform, achieves a power output of 100 kW.
  • Pioneers a sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion system that confines plasma without magnets or lasers.
  • Operates multiple experimental fusion devices: ZaP, FuZE, FuZE-Q.
  • Designs aim for a modular power plant featuring flowing liquid-metal blankets to absorb heat and neutrons.
  • Positioned for commercial fusion by combining plasma physics breakthroughs with engineering scale-up.
Culture + Values
  • No specific official culture or values are publicly stated on the company’s website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
11–37 Million °C
Plasma Temperatures Achieved
The company has successfully generated plasma temperatures ranging from 11 million to 37 million degrees Celsius in its FuZE device.
1080 Plasmas
Plasmas Generated in 2.5 Hours
The 'Century' platform has demonstrated the ability to produce 1,080 plasmas over a continuous 2.5-hour period with liquid-metal wall integration.
@10 Million Times
Energy Efficiency Ratio
Fusion provides approximately 10 million times more energy per ounce compared to coal, showcasing exceptional energy efficiency.
#Tech50
Ranked Among Top GreenTech Companies
The company is recognized by TIME magazine in its 2025 list of the world's top GreenTech companies.
  • Developing compact, scalable fusion reactors without magnets or lasers, aiming for lowest‑cost path to carbon‑free energy
  • Backed by grants from U.S. Department of Energy’s Milestone‑Based Fusion Development Program
  • Zap Energy targets net‑zero carbon electricity via fusion; fusion delivers ~10 million times more energy per ounce than coal
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Provides no public DEI strategy or gender-related data on its website or LinkedIn.
Big Kablio Logo
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio