Vice President, Science at Daedal Systems | CA | Rezi

Vice President, Science at Daedal Systems

Vice President, Science

Daedal Systems · CA

1 weeks ago

Vice President, Science

Daedal Systems · CA

11 days ago
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About the Role

Daedal Systems is seeking a Vice President of Science to lead plasma and measurement science for our industrialized plasma diagnostic platform. This role is crucial for delivering accurate plasma diagnostic measurements and shaping the scientific direction of the company as we build the measurement infrastructure for the fusion energy industry.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for plasma and measurement science for our industrialized plasma diagnostic platform.
  • Deliver accurate plasma diagnostic measurements, including Thomson Scattering, Vis-UV Spectroscopy, and X-ray Spectroscopy diagnostics.
  • Shape the scientific direction of Daedal Systems.
  • Work closely with the executive team, including the Vice President of Technology and Product.
  • Set scientific strategy and direction with minimal organizational support.
  • Make high-stakes technical calls independently.
  • Operate as a senior scientific voice across multiple diagnostic disciplines.
  • Interact with customers to gather, capture, and prioritize product requirements.
  • Create a product strategy and product roadmap.
  • Communicate product strategy and roadmap to customers.
  • Lead scientific strategy across all diagnostic disciplines.
  • Mentor and guide the technical leads building each system.
  • Represent Daedal's scientific credibility externally with clients, partners, and the broader fusion community.
  • Play a leading role in shaping Daedal's overall scientific direction and culture as it scales.

Requirements

  • Ph.D in experimental plasma physics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Demonstrable track record of scientific leadership in plasma diagnostics.
  • Direct experience in the fusion sector (academic, national laboratory, or commercial) at a senior or principal investigator level.
  • Strong record of designing, deploying, and validating diagnostic systems on real fusion or plasma devices.
  • Based in Toronto or willing to relocate.
  • Comfortable with travel to support client systems and partnerships around the globe, up to 15% of time, occasionally for 2+ weeks in a row.
  • Familiarity with associated feature/requirements tools such as JIRA is an asset.

Skills

  • Plasma diagnostics
  • Thomson Scattering
  • Vis-UV Spectroscopy
  • X-ray Spectroscopy
  • Scientific leadership
  • Scientific strategy
  • Product requirements gathering
  • Product strategy
  • Product roadmap development

Location

  • Toronto

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • Principal Investigator

Education Level

  • Ph.D in experimental plasma physics or a related field
  • Equivalent practical experience

Salary/Compensations

  • 200k-300k CAD

Benefits

  • 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

About the Company

  • Daedal Systems is a plasma diagnostic company for the fusion energy industry.
  • We are building a platform for industrialized plasma diagnostics.
  • Our goal is to provide the operating infrastructure for every fusion power plant.
  • We are seeking talented individuals to accelerate fusion energy with industrialized plasma diagnostics.
  • We are building the measurement infrastructure layer upon which fusion will be realized.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.