About the Role:
The planet urgently needs safe, reliable, zero-carbon energy without waste. Nuclear fusion can address the scale of this problem, but for decades, existing fusion approaches have not proven a net positive energy gain. Zap Energy has rethought the fundamental technology of fusion. As the only company using sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch, we present potentially the fastest path to commercially available fusion energy.

Zap Energy is seeking a dedicated Research Intern (Plasma Physics) to support solving inverse problems in a fluid dynamics context. This role involves conducting literature reviews, implementing relevant algorithms, performing comparative performance analysis, and engaging in hands-on data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support solving inverse problems in a plasma physics context.
• Conduct literature reviews and implement relevant algorithms.
• Perform comparative performance analysis.
• Engage in hands-on data analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Master's/PhD program in Physics, Computational Modeling, Scientific Computing, or related field
• This role requires a strong background in Physics. Experience solely in Data Science related to Marketing or Business Analytics is not relevant to this position.
• Desirable: Experience with plasma diagnostics (spectroscopy or interferometry)

Skills and Experience Gained:

• Hard skills: Plasma physics or fluid dynamics, Machine Learning for Scientific Computing.
• Soft skills: Operating in a fast-paced deep-tech startup environment, prioritization, and communication skills.

Location

• This is an onsite internship located at Zap Energy HQ in Everett, WA.

Internship Duration

• Our internship start and end timelines are flexible, and can shift according to student schedules.