Research Scientist - Blanket Design

About Marathon Fusion

Marathon Fusion is building the engineering technologies needed to scale fusion from breakeven experiments into real power plants. While much of the industry is focused on proving new fusion devices, our focus is on the practical systems that will make fusion deployable at climate-relevant scale.

We develop core fuel cycle and plant-level technologies for stable isotope production, fuel cycle closure, and advanced blanket systems that enable both energy generation and high-value co-products.

Founded in 2023, Marathon Fusion is building the components and systems that will help fusion become a practical, abundant, and reliable energy source for the 21st century.

Culture at Marathon Fusion

We are a startup environment characterized by a need for focus, adaptability and prioritization in a shifting landscape. Thriving in this environment requires excellent proactive communication across roles and backgrounds, the ability to build and maintain trust between team members, and the willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job. We place particularly high weight on each team member's ability to be self-directed.

The Role

We're looking for a world-class blanket scientist who has contributed directly and substantially to the development of cutting-edge systems. Most likely this means a PhD in Plasma Physics and publications or industry experience on a record-setting reactor.

Important soft skills include:

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Ability to think holistically about systems

• Capacity to learn new technical subjects quickly, collaborate cross-functionally, and consider problems from inter-disciplinary perspectives

• Organization and project management

• A high degree of conscientiousness and integrity

Compensation

Cash compensation range is $160,000 - $210,000. All compensation packages for full-time employees include equity ownership in Marathon Fusion.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical and dental insurance

• Generous paid time off and sick leave

• 401(k) plan with 4% employer match

• Commuter benefits

• Stocked office kitchen

Marathon Fusion considers all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.