10h ago
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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