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Experimental Physicist

Livermore

$150k-$275k / year

full-timemidenergy

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll join Inertia's experimental physics team to advance Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) research through laser-plasma experiments and diagnostic development. Your work will directly validate models and guide target fabrication tolerance, bridging material science and plasma physics to accelerate commercial fusion.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and execute experiments on laser-plasma interactions
  • Analyze experimental data to validate simulation models
  • Develop new metrology and diagnostic methods for target quality
  • Document results in scientific publications and internal reports

📋 Requirements

  • PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline
  • 3-5 years experience in high-energy-density physics or laser-plasma experiments
  • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or equivalent for data analysis

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with large-scale laser facilities like NIF or OMEGA
  • Knowledge of target fabrication processes and defect characterization
  • Strong communication skills for multidisciplinary collaboration

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 🎉 Company-paid holidays
  • 💰 Matching 401k
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