Expression of Interest - Research Scientist at Zap Energy in Everett, WA | Kablio

Role

Description

system integration

plasma modeling

experimental design

diagnostics development

data analysis

scientific publishing

Collaborating with engineering teams on system integration and experimental setups
Computational Plasma Modeling
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
Leading or supporting experimental campaigns on Z-pinch fusion devices
Designing and fielding plasma diagnostics (e.g., Thomson scattering, interferometry, spectroscopy, magnetics, neutronics)
Publishing and presenting scientific results
Analyzing experimental and computational data, including error propagation and interpretation

Requirements

plasma physics

fusion diagnostics

materials science

applied physics

problem solver

team player

You’re a creative problem solver and effective communicator
Plasma Physics
Fusion Plasma Diagnostics
Materials Science
You have a strong foundation in plasma physics or related fields
Applied Physics
You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

Articles

DOE Certifies Zap Energy Fusion Technology Milestone

Retrofitting for fusion? feasibility study

Zap Energy | Breakthrough Energy profile