Laser Plasma Diagnostic Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, integrate, and commission diagnostics for experiments related to high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion.

• Provide support for the development of diagnostics across various measurement domains including optical, X-ray, charged-particle, neutron, and gamma-ray.

• Engage in defining diagnostic requirements for new experimental campaigns and facilities.

• Collaborate with engineers in optical, mechanical, electrical, and controls to convert diagnostic concepts into functional systems.

• Assist in the alignment, calibration, commissioning, and operational execution of diagnostics.

• Analyze and interpret experimental data to assess diagnostic performance and derive scientific conclusions.

• Contribute to the planning of experiments, documentation of diagnostics, and the creation of technical reports.

• Facilitate interactions with external collaborators, universities, and national laboratories.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven expertise in the design, development, integration, or operation of laser-plasma diagnostics.

• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one diagnostic field: optical diagnostics, X-ray diagnostics, charged-particle diagnostics, or nuclear diagnostics.

• Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• 2-8 years of experience in developing or operating diagnostics for laser-plasma physics experiments.

• Familiarity with optical imaging or spectroscopy, X-ray imaging, particle detectors, neutron diagnostics, or high-speed imaging.

• Robust understanding of experimental optics, precision instrumentation, and vacuum-based experimental setups.

• Proficient in experimental data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar scientific software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Certain positions may qualify for incentive compensation, equity, and additional benefits.

• We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.