Electronic Systems Physicist – Laser-Plasma Diagnostics
Core
Lead electronics development for detector and camera systems used in ultrashort-pulse laser-matter interaction experiments for ion, electron, neutron, and X/gamma-ray measurements.
Role type
Senior IC electronic systems physicist (laser-plasma diagnostics)
Builds
EMP- and EMI-resilient readout electronics, FPGA-based data acquisition, and transportable diagnostics packages for fusion experiments.
Domain
Fusion energy research / Laser-plasma physics / High-field electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPGA firmware development (VHDL/Verilog), image sensor/detector readout, high-speed digital signalling, board-level design, C/C++ and Python, laboratory instrumentation debugging, system architecture definition, external partner management
Preferred skills
Experience with accelerator/laser/fusion/space research facilities, EMP/EMI mitigation in pulsed-power environments, fibre-optic data/timing distribution, gated imaging, on-chip image processing, spectrometer familiarity
Technologies
FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, Vivado, Vitis, CMOS, CCD, LVDS, SLVS, C, C++, Python, Oscilloscopes, Logic analysers, JTAG
Responsibilities
Investigate and select readout/data link architectures for harsh environments; Design and implement readout electronics and FPGA firmware; Engineer EMP- and EMI-resilient electronics with shielding and grounding; Specify and qualify components for long-lived operation; Manage external partners and integrate deliverables; Engineer transportable diagnostics packages for field deployment; Collaborate with IT, mechanical engineers, and physicists on integrated system concepts; Participate in experimental preparation and execution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
