Craig Jacobson

Craig Jacobson is a seasoned systems engineering professional currently serving as the Systems Engineering Manager at Realta Fusion since October 2023. Prior to this role, Craig held positions at SHINE Technologies as a Senior Systems Engineer and Systems Engineer, where responsibilities included leading a technical team to develop a production-ready DT neutron generator and sourcing radiation-tolerant electronics. At Phoenix, LLC, Craig led the technical effort for a neutron generator that achieved a world record in nuclear fusion. An academic background includes a PhD and a Master's degree in Plasma Physics from Princeton University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy-Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Craig's extensive research experience encompasses diagnostic development and magnetohydrodynamic simulations at prestigious institutions such as Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.