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Principal Scientist – Next-Generation Plasma Fusion & Magnetoplasmadynamic Systems

Stealth Communications is seeking a Principal Scientist specializing in Advanced Plasma Fusion Systems to lead the next decade of fusion-driven energy and deep-space propulsion research.
This role is critical in shaping the future of high-energy plasma confinement, dynamic fuel injection and hybrid magnetoplasmadynamic propulsion systems.
You will work at the intersection of fusion energy, magnetoplasmadynamic field control, and next-generation plasma physics, pushing the boundaries of high-density plasma confinement, alternative fusion ignition strategies and AI/ML-driven plasma stability optimization!
This position is based onsite in Honolulu, HI. Security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

1. Develop the next generation of hybrid plasma confinement reactors, integrating dynamic fusor-based plasma compression, field-reversed configurations and magnetized target fusion for scalable, high-density energy extraction.
2. Lead research into alternative fusion ignition mechanisms, including quantum-controlled nuclear reactions, non-equilibrium plasma recombination models and high-field laser-induced ignition techniques.
3. Develop ultra-high-density plasma sustainment methods, including toroidal plasma current stabilization, self-organized plasma instabilities, and hybrid plasmoid confinement systems.
4. Design and implement AI/ML augmented plasma control systems utilizing machine learning for turbulence prediction, quantum computing for plasma optimization and adaptive resonance field feedback control.
5. Develop advanced plasma heating methodologies leveraging ion cyclotron resonance acceleration, microwave-driven magnetized plasma compression and AI/ML-optimized wave-particle energy transfer models.
6. Drive breakthroughs in magnetoplasmadynamic propulsion technologies, including fusion-driven direct-energy extraction, self-stabilizing magnetized plasma beams, and field-sustained plasma toroidal acceleration.
7. Design magnetically dynamic plasma fuel injection systems, leveraging adaptive electromagnetic field structures to optimize fuel density profiles and enhance fusion ignition efficiency.
8. Develop real-time magnetic flux-based fuel injection control, utilizing rotating dipole field modulation and adaptive current sheet configurations to regulate plasma mass injection in fusion reactors.
9. Research high-precision magnetically induced shockwave compression, using dynamic flux tube instabilities to refine plasma collapse mechanics in pulsed fusion systems.
10. Engineer hybrid magnetically assisted ionized gas injection, integrating pulsed diamagnetic field compression to accelerate plasma mass loading while minimizing energy losses.
11. Investigate multi-axis magneto-inertial plasma injection scenarios, integrating rotating toroidal fields and hybrid electromagnetic-neutral particle injection methods for next-gen fusion fuel cycling.
12. Develop scalable plasma architectures for fusion-based space energy reactors, interstellar hybrid fusion-ion propulsion, and terrestrial compact fusion power stations.

Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with specialization in fusion energy and next-generation plasma confinement.
2. 15+ years of experience in high-energy plasma physics, specializing in fusion reactor design, plasma thermodynamics and alternative ignition strategies.
3. Active TS/SCI CI Poly U.S. government-issued security clearance prior to start.
4. Expertise in high-energy plasma physics modeling, including full-wave magnetohydrodynamic simulations, particle-in-cell and hybrid fluid-kinetic solvers and machine learning-enhanced plasma instability mitigation.
5. Hands-on experience with experimental fusion confinement, including Tokamaks, stellarators, Z-pinch, or field-reversed configurations.
6. Experience in advanced magnetic mirror confinement, multi-axis stabilization and hybrid fusor-MPD reactor integration.
7. Experience with next-gen magnetoplasmadynamic propulsion and fusion energy systems, including pulsed high-field plasma acceleration, direct fusion-to-thrust conversion models, and AI-driven plasma stability control.
8. Experience with quantum magnetohydrodynamics for high-precision plasma confinement modeling.
9. Expertise in pulsed diamagnetic field stabilization for non-equilibrium plasma states.
10. Knowledge of rotating magnetic mirror configurations for enhanced plasma retention and energy efficiency.
11. Hands-on experience with ML-driven dynamic plasma injection for real-time fuel density optimization.
12. Background in high-temperature superconducting magnet development for next-gen plasma reactors.
13. Experience designing multi-frequency plasma control systems for turbulence suppression and stability enhancement.
14. Understanding of plasma wakefield acceleration in magnetically confined fusion environments.
15. Familiarity with hybrid plasma-laser ignition techniques, including high-intensity pulse coupling to magnetic confinement zones.
16. Experience in low-loss electromagnetic energy extraction from confined plasma reactions.

Starting Salary: $450,000 per year + $450,000 Sign-on Bonus + Full Relocation Assistance.

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