Cryophysicist
Core
Lead experimental and theoretical design, characterization, and optimization of physical systems operating at ultra-low temperatures for an Inertial Fusion Energy fueling station.
Role type
entry- to mid-level IC cryophysicist (experimental R&D)
Builds
Inertial Fusion Energy fueling station components and systems
Domain
Energy + Cryophysics + Fusion
Required skills
cryophysics, thermodynamics, ultra-low temperature engineering, system design and integration, laboratory operations, thermal transport modeling, fluid flow modeling, materials modeling, wet cryogenic systems, dry cryogenic systems
Preferred skills
COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, PyVISA, SCPI, agile project management, vendor interactions
Technologies
COMSOL Multiphysics, Python, PyVISA, SCPI
Responsibilities
Design, build, and iterate experiments to advance target filling processes; Evaluate and improve system designs for rapid target throughput; Advance predictive capabilities using COMSOL Multiphysics for physical systems; Develop in-house simulations for thermal transport, fluid flow, and materials interactions using Python; Provide fresh perspectives on engineering problems in high pressure, high vacuum, and cryogenic environments; Integrate into an agile team focused on rapid prototyping and build-test-fail-repeat methodology.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC