Zap Energy is revolutionizing fusion energy by developing a cost-effective, compact, and scalable reactor that eliminates the need for magnets. The company specializes in plasma physics, pulsed power, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering to accelerate the path to commercially viable green energy solutions.
Open Positions
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist / Manager
7+ years of EHS experience, 3+ years of EHS team management experience
Research Scientist (Theory)
Master’s degree in plasma physics, fluid dynamics, turbulence, combustion, or a closely related field, Strong knowledge of scientific computing and algorithms, Excellent coding skills
Senior Research Scientist
PhD in plasma physics or closely related field and 7-10+ years of relevant experience
Senior Pulsed Power Engineer
10-15 years of experience with pulsed power, BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency with Ansys Maxwell 3D
Mechanical Engineer
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, solid fundamentals of solid mechanics, proficiency with parametric CAD software
Procurement Specialist
5+ years of procurement experience, RFQ/RFP negotiation, organizational skills, supplier performance metrics, manufacturing experience, and communication skills
Head of Data
8+ years of data science experience, 2+ years of team lead experience, and hands-on Python experience with scientific libraries
People Ops and Talent Specialist
3+ years of experience, technical literacy, growth mindset, VP partner mentality