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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 1 day Acceleron Fusion's roles stay open a median of 6 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 67% of Acceleron Fusion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Acceleron Fusion
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 3 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Acceleron Fusion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Acceleron Fusion.
About this role
The Accelerator Physicist (Lead) at Acceleron Fusion will be responsible for the design and optimization of muon production systems for fusion technology. This role involves owning the technical strategy, leading design efforts, supervising contractors, and collaborating with various teams on engineering design and simulations. The physicist will also author technical papers and represent the program at scientific conferences.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on accelerator physics (or equivalent experience)
- Deep understanding of beam dynamics and accelerator systems
- Hands-on experience with beamlines, synchrotrons, or storage rings
- Proficiency with accelerator and EM simulation tools (e.g., MAD-X, OPAL, elegant, GPT, CST/HFSS, COMSOL)
- Proficiency with CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Experience with scientific computing (Python/Matlab)
Nice to have
- National lab experience or collaborations strongly preferred
- Muon physics or muon beamline design experience is a plus
What you get
- Health & dental insurance
- Retirement savings with company contribution
- Stock options
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $120,000 to $160,000, which may vary based on skills and experience
- Travel required a few weeks per year, including international travel
- Role requires working onsite in Cambridge, MA
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