Senior Experimental Engineer (f/m/x)
Core
Design, assembly, testing, and deployment of advanced diagnostics systems (spectrometers and detectors) for ultrashort-pulse laser-matter interaction experiments in high-field environments.
Role type
Senior Experimental Engineer (Mechanical Systems)
Builds
Rugged, vacuum-compatible, and EMP-resilient spectrometers and detectors for ion, electron, neutron, and X/gamma-ray measurements.
Domain
Fusion energy research / High-energy laser physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, vacuum-compatible assembly design, in-vacuum electronics cooling system design, UHV materials selection, structural/thermal/mechanical simulation, ISO/DIN/CE compliance documentation, remote field deployment
Preferred skills
Experience with Thomson parabola or time-of-flight spectrometers, Geant4 or OpenFoam simulation, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) practices
Technologies
Autodesk Inventor, COMSOL Multiphysics
Responsibilities
Design mechanical systems for ion, electron, neutron, and X/gamma-ray diagnostics; design in-vacuum electronics cooling systems; integrate diagnostic systems in harsh environments with EMP shielding; select UHV-compatible materials and sealing methods; support assembly and field deployment of diagnostic devices; conduct structural, thermal, and mechanical simulations; create ISO/DIN/CE-compliant documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC