Lead Experimental Physicist
Core
Independently drive complex laser-based experiments from definition through execution and analysis for inertial fusion energy research.
Role type
Lead Experimental Physicist (Inertial Fusion)
Builds
Laser-based experimental platforms and diagnostics for fusion power plants
Domain
Energy / Inertial Fusion / Laser Physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
experimental physics judgment, laser experiment design, optical diagnostics, data analysis, post-processing, technical reporting, system troubleshooting, cross-disciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
excimer laser familiarity, laser gain dynamics, wavefront measurement, deformable mirrors, phase plates, gas kinetics, vacuum systems, pulsed laser operation, scientific publication experience, mentoring
Technologies
Matlab, Python, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Act as primary experimental owner for assigned laser experiments; Design and execute experiments involving lasers, spectroscopy, imaging, and time resolved measurements; Develop and apply appropriate diagnostics to understand system performance and debug experimental issues; Translate high level scientific objectives into detailed experimental designs and test plans; Review experimental results critically, identify limitations, and drive systematic improvements; Perform quantitative post processing and analysis of spectroscopy and imaging data; Modify, extend, and maintain data processing and analysis scripts; Produce clear technical reports, presentations, and publishable quality results; Interface with the scientific board and senior scientists to understand experimental priorities and required outcomes; Collaborate closely with technicians and engineers, providing technical direction, mentoring, and training; Troubleshoot nontrivial experimental, diagnostic, and system level issues
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities