The ad says“Proficiency in 3-D meshing of CAD models”
The ad says“Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling tools (e.g. FreeCAD)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling tools (e.g. FreeCAD)”
The ad says“Experience with working in Linux operating systems”
The ad says“Experience with advanced data reduction and processing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy)”
The ad says“High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics tools such as OpenMC and MCNP or PHITS”
The ad says“High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics tools such as OpenMC and MCNP or PHITS”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Experience with advanced data reduction and processing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy)”
The ad says“High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics tools such as OpenMC and MCNP or PHITS”
The ad says“Experience with advanced data reduction and processing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy)”
The ad says“High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics tools such as OpenMC and MCNP or PHITS”
The ad says“Experience with advanced data reduction and processing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
The ad says“Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)”
Values
The ad says“Experience with depletion, activation and shut down dose rate calculations.”
The ad says“Experience coupling neutronics tools with multiphysics frameworks (e.g., COMSOL, MOOSE).”
The ad says“Experience with depletion, activation and shut down dose rate calculations.”
The ad says“Basic knowledge in fusion related materials and components.”
The ad says“Familiarity with HPC environments.”
The ad says“Experience coupling neutronics tools with multiphysics frameworks (e.g., COMSOL, MOOSE).”
The ad says“Experience with depletion, activation and shut down dose rate calculations.”
The ad says“Understanding of tritium transport/retention modelling on component level.”
About the role
Gauss Fusion GmbH is advancing a commercially scalable stellarator fusion power. Our team brings together leading expertise in fusion physics, advanced engineering, computations, and industrial manufacturing. We are now seeking aNuclear & Neutronics Engineer to help shape the design, safety, and performance of our core fusion systems. This is an opportunity to work at the frontier of fusion energy, developing critical components for a future stellarator based fusion power plant, while contributing to Europe’s most ambitious energy initiative right now!
Main responsibilities
As a Nuclear & Neutronics Engineer at Gauss Fusion GmbH, you will:
Develop technologies for breeding blankets, first-wall structures, shielding, divertor systems, and other auxiliary components, with a strong focus on commercialization, industrialization, and engineering readiness.
Perform detailed neutronics analyses for stellarator fusion systems, including complex CAD geometries and volumetric plasma neutron sources.
Design, run, and optimize Monte Carlo simulations, and clearly present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Scale and refine neutronics simulations for high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Collaborate closely with thermal, mechanical, and materials engineers to support coupled multiphysics analyses
Python scripting/automation to support and document simulation workflows with the use of e.g. Jupyter Notebooks
Work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team tackling challenges with no established blueprint, requiring creativity, persistence, and systems thinking.
Qualification and educational requirements
Master’s degree or higher in nuclear engineering, nuclear and/or particle physics, astroparticle physics, fusion engineering or related field.
Strong understanding of nuclear physics with a focus on interaction of fast neutrons with matter
High proficiency with Monte Carlo neutronics tools such as OpenMC and MCNP or PHITS
Demonstrated experience with advanced neutronics workflows (e.g., large-scale CSG models, DAGMC, CAD to CSG conversion, unstructured mesh) and application of variance reduction methods (e.g., weight windows)
Experience with advanced data reduction and processing (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, SciPy)
Experience with working in Linux operating systems
Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling tools (e.g. FreeCAD)
Proficiency in 3-D meshing of CAD models
Competences and preferred skills
Familiarity with HPC environments.
Experience coupling neutronics tools with multiphysics frameworks (e.g., COMSOL, MOOSE).
Experience with depletion, activation and shut down dose rate calculations.
Basic knowledge in fusion related materials and components.
Understanding of tritium transport/retention modelling on component level.
Ability to coordinate with other engineering disciplines as part of the analysis of various components.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
