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Senior Laser Plasma Diagnostic Specialist
Focused Energy Inc.. Lead the design, development, integration, and commissioning of advanced diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion energy experiments .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the design, development, and integration of advanced diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion energy experiments, with a strong focus on technical leadership and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
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Ph.D. In Physics10+ Years Experience In Diagnostics DevelopmentExpertise In Laser-Plasma DiagnosticsExperience With Experimental Data Analysis Using PythonStrong Technical Leadership
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Hard Skills
Advanced Diagnostics DesignLaser-Plasma InteractionsHigh-Energy-Density PhysicsOptical DiagnosticsX-Ray DiagnosticsCharged-Particle DiagnosticsNuclear DiagnosticsData Acquisition SystemsMeasurement StrategiesExperimental Operation
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Tools & Technologies
PythonMATLABCAD SoftwareScientific ImagingTiming Systems
Industry Keywords
Inertial Fusion EnergyDiagnostic StrategyExperimental FacilitiesCollaboration With UniversitiesNational Laboratories
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPythonRay
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the design, development, integration, and commissioning of advanced diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion energy experiments
- Define and maintain the long-term diagnostic strategy and roadmap for current and future experimental facilities
- Lead diagnostic systems through concept, requirements definition, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement
- Provide technical leadership across optical, X-ray, charged-particle, neutron, and gamma-ray diagnostic domains
- Define diagnostic requirements for new experimental campaigns and facility upgrades
- Coordinate optical, mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and data acquisition engineering efforts
- Oversee diagnostic integration, alignment, calibration, commissioning, and experimental operation
- Analyze experimental results and improve diagnostic performance and measurement capabilities
- Mentor junior scientists and engineers
- Build and maintain collaborations with universities, national laboratories, and industrial partners
- Contribute to strategic planning, technical proposals, scientific publications, and presentations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience developing or leading diagnostics for laser-plasma, high-energy-density physics, or inertial confinement fusion experiments
- Demonstrated expertise in the design, development, integration, and operation of advanced laser-plasma diagnostics
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one diagnostic area: optical, X-ray, charged-particle, or nuclear diagnostics
- Proven experience leading diagnostic development from concept through deployment and experimental operation
- Strong understanding of laser-plasma interactions, high-energy-density physics, and inertial fusion experiments
- Experience defining diagnostic architectures and measurement strategies for complex experimental facilities
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams involving physicists and engineering disciplines
- Experience with experimental data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent scientific software
- Strong technical leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with radiation environments, detector survivability, and shielding considerations
- Experience with data acquisition systems, synchronization, timing systems, and scientific imaging
- Familiarity with CAD software and engineering design processes
Benefits
Comp & perks- Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation
- Certain roles may be eligible for equity
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits
- Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment