Mechanical Engineer
Core
Design and construction of particle detectors and atomic physics instrumentation for Medium Energy Physics and Fundamental Symmetry research groups.
Role type
Junior mechanical engineer (RD1/RD2)
Builds
Particle detectors, atomic physics instrumentation, and experimental systems for physics research.
Domain
High-energy physics, accelerator physics, and fundamental symmetry research.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, hands-on build/assembly of large systems, mechanical CAD (Solidworks, Creo, Inventor), high/ultra-high-vacuum systems, FEA analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL), laboratory equipment operation, laser/optical systems familiarity, radiation/beam detector support.
Preferred skills
M.S. in engineering, accelerator or physics research lab experience, basic fluency in detector/atomic-physics context.
Technologies
Solidworks, Creo, Inventor, ANSYS, COMSOL, SolidWorks Simulation
Responsibilities
Design and construct mechanical systems for particle detectors; perform hands-on assembly of experimental apparatus; collaborate with research scientists and vendors; operate laboratory equipment; support detector R&D.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level IC (0-5 years experience depending on degree)