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Laser Plasma Diagnostic Specialist
Focused Energy Inc.. Design, develop, integrate, and commission diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion experiments .
Core Competencies
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Expertise in designing and developing laser-plasma diagnostics, with strong analytical skills for experimental data analysis and a solid foundation in experimental optics and precision instrumentation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex scientific concepts clearly.
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Laser-Plasma DiagnosticsOptical DiagnosticsExperimental Data AnalysisPython ProgrammingPh.D. in Physics
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Hard Skills
Design and Development of DiagnosticsOptical ImagingX-Ray ImagingParticle DetectorsNeutron DiagnosticsHigh-Speed ImagingExperimental OpticsPrecision InstrumentationVacuum-Based ExperimentsCalibration and Commissioning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
MATLABScientific Software
Industry Keywords
High-Energy-Density PhysicsInertial Fusion ExperimentsDiagnostic DevelopmentExperimental PlanningTechnical Reports
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonRay
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, integrate, and commission diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion experiments
- Support diagnostic development across optical, X-ray, charged-particle, neutron, and gamma-ray measurement domains
- Participate in defining diagnostic requirements for new experimental campaigns and facilities
- Collaborate with optical, mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to translate diagnostic concepts into operational systems
- Assist with diagnostic alignment, calibration, commissioning, and experimental operation
- Analyze and interpret experimental data to evaluate diagnostic performance and extract scientific results
- Contribute to experimental planning, diagnostic documentation, and technical reports
- Support interactions with external collaborators, universities, and national laboratories
Requirements
What you’ll need- Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, integration, or operation of laser-plasma diagnostics
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one diagnostic area: optical diagnostics, X-ray diagnostics, charged-particle diagnostics, or nuclear diagnostics
- Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field
- 2-8 years of experience developing or operating diagnostics for laser-plasma physics experiments
- Experience with optical imaging or spectroscopy, X-ray imaging, particle detectors, neutron diagnostics, or high-speed imaging
- Strong understanding of experimental optics, precision instrumentation, and vacuum-based experiments
- Experience with experimental data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent scientific software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits
- Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment