Type One Energy

About the Company

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully 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.

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Type One Energy

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Summer Internship- Computational Physics

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**Job Title:** Summer Internship – Computational Physics **Role Summary:** Assist in developing and testing advanced numerical optimization algorithms for stellarator fusion reactor design. Collaborate closely with senior scientists to implement solutions in Python or Julia, integrate continuous integration pipelines, and document performance outcomes. **Expectations:** - Deliver functional optimization modules within a 12‑week period. - Communicate progress and results clearly in written reports and team meetings. - Maintain code quality through unit testing and version control best practices. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement novel optimization schemes in Python or Julia. - Collaborate with senior scientists to evaluate algorithm performance on reactor design problems. - Create and maintain GitHub Actions for building, testing, documentation, and release workflows. - Conduct peer reviews and contribute to shared documentation. - Present findings in regular internal meetings and broader applied physics sessions. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in Python or Julia. - Strong grasp of numerical optimization and scientific computing concepts. - Experience writing unit tests and documenting code. - Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and version control workflows. - Knowledge of C++ or Fortran is a plus. - Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with senior researchers. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field. - No mandatory certifications required.

Vancouver, Canada

Hybrid

05-12-2025