Founding LPA Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Build the laser-plasma accelerator (LPA) at the center of a transportable muon source, taking it from working point to product with 100 Hz, 100 TW focus capabilities.
Role type
Founding LPA Engineer (Team Lead & Hands-on IC)
Builds
A density-tailored plasma source, vacuum system, laser transport line, and control/diagnostics suite for a 24/7 unattended muon source.
Domain
Deeptech / Particle Physics / High-power Laser Systems
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, Hands-on LPA experience (injection, dephasing, depletion, guiding), Experimental leadership at user facilities, High-power laser system literacy, Vacuum and opto-mechanical engineering, Controls and diagnostics systems thinking
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assemble and lead the Muon Source team covering LPA, converter, and optics; Oversee development of working points and density-tailored plasma source; Lead development of plasma source and execute experiments at user facilities; Isolate laser specs and ensure delivery; Own vacuum system and laser transport line; Define requirements for control system, machine protection system, and diagnostics suite
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC with team leadership