Posted 11 days ago
Principal Scientist
@ Daedal Systems
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Daedal Systems is hiring a Principal Scientist to lead the design and development of its industrialized plasma diagnostic platform for the fusion energy industry. The role delivers accurate measurements across Thomson Scattering, Vis-UV Spectroscopy and X-ray Spectroscopy, and mentors diagnostic physicists. The posting states a salary of 150k-250k CAD, significant equity, relocation support and health benefits, with up to 15% travel.
Pay:
$150,000–$250,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Contribute senior scientific expertise to the design of the diagnostic platform
- Deliver accurate Thomson Scattering, Vis-UV and X-ray spectroscopy measurements
- Deploy and validate diagnostics on fusion and plasma devices
- Contribute to scientific strategy and direction
- Mentor diagnostic physicists
Requirements summary:
- PhD in experimental plasma physics or equivalent practical experience
- Track record of scientific excellence in plasma diagnostics
- Senior-level experience in the fusion sector
- Hands-on experience deploying and validating diagnostics on real devices
- Strong publication record in plasma diagnostics (desirable)
- Willing to travel up to 15% of time
Benefits mentioned
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Research & science |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | computer moderate |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | experimental plasma physics, plasma physics |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Stock or equity |
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Accelerating fusion energy with commercial plasma diagnostics.
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Accelerating fusion energy with commercial plasma diagnostics.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy Technology |
| Company size | 1 employee |
| Organization type | Self-Employed |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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About Daedal Systems
Daedal Systems is a plasma diagnostic company for the fusion energy industry. Today, every fusion company needs the same R&D plasma diagnostics, but each company builds them themselves in-house, despite them not being core IP. Daedal Systems is building a platform for industrialized plasma diagnostics, which will enable us to deploy suites of plasma diagnostics on fusion devices across the industry. Ultimately, we will provide the operating infrastructure for every fusion power plant.
We are seeking talented individuals spanning plasma diagnosticians, engineers and operators to join us in this mission to accelerate fusion energy with industrialized plasma diagnostics. We are building the measurement infrastructure layer upon which fusion will be realized.
The Role
Daedal Systems is looking for a Principal Scientist to be a senior contributor to the design and development of our industrialized plasma diagnostic platform. Our diagnostic platform will enable us to deploy suites of plasma diagnostics on fusion company devices across the industry, spanning multiple architectures. You will be a senior contributor and responsible for delivering accurate plasma diagnostic measurements, including but not limited to Thomson Scattering, Vis-UV Spectroscopy and X-ray Spectroscopy diagnostics.
Education
Ph.D in experimental plasma physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrable track record of scientific excellence in plasma diagnostics
- Direct experience in the fusion sector (academic, national laboratory, or commercial) at a senior scientist level
- A strong record of designing, deploying, and validating diagnostic systems on real fusion or plasma devices, not solely theoretical or modelling experience
- Willing and able to contribute to scientific strategy and direction.
- Comfortable operating as a senior scientific voice across multiple diagnostic disciplines
- Based in Toronto or willing to relocate. Relocation support will be provided.
- Comfortable with travel to support client systems and partnerships around the globe, up to 15% of time, occasionally for 2+ weeks in a row.
Desirable
- A strong publication record across plasma diagnostics.
What You Can Expect
The opportunity to be a senior contributor to the company's scientific direction, and by extension, the measurement infrastructure that will be applied across the fusion industry. You will also mentor diagnostic physicists overseeing various other diagnostic systems.
What We Offer
- Annual Salary Range: 150k-250k CAD
- Compensation range shown is indicative; final salary and total compensation will be tailored to the candidate's experience and fit.
- Significant equity ownership in an early start-up
- Immigration and relocation support
- Opportunity to lead a key business unit and shape the company's technical direction
- Health benefits
Daedal Systems is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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