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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>ORAU is searching on behalf of Type One Energy for a permanent, full‑time Electrical Engineer in Knoxville, Tennessee. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>About Type One Energy</strong></p>\n<p>Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.</p>\n<p>If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an <strong>Electrical Engineer.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Type One Energy offers</strong>:</p>\n<p>In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…</p>\n<ul>\n <li>Stock and share options </li>\n <li>Relocation allowance </li>\n <li>Insurance plans </li>\n <li>401k retirement options </li>\n <li>And many more great voluntary benefits </li>\n</ul>\n<p>Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. 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