Senior Experimental Scientist
Core
Design, build, deploy, calibrate, and interpret plasma diagnostics for fusion generators to measure density, temperature, and current profiles.
Role type
Senior IC experimental scientist (plasma diagnostics)
Builds
Plasma diagnostic systems for fusion generators
Domain
Fusion energy / Plasma physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plasma science, high-vacuum instrumentation, interferometry, spectroscopy, Langmuir probes, magnetic coils, electrostatic diagnostics, optical diagnostics, experimental hardware design, calibration, real-time data analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead design, build, deployment, calibration, and commissioning of plasma diagnostic systems; Evaluate plasma parameters such as density, temperature, and current profiles; Partner cross-functionally with plasma physics, machine operations, controls, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and data science teams; Develop foundational expertise in pre-ionization plasma diagnostics; Analyze diagnostic data in real time to extract actionable insights; Contribute to best practices and documentation for plasma diagnostics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC