Why This Role Matters
Pacific Fusion is seeking an exceptional Experimental Physicist to join our dynamic team and create the path to commercial fusion energy. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists towards our demonstration of ignition and high-gain targets for fusion energy applications.
What You'll Do
- Run experiments at pulsed-power and other facilities to test aspects of our fusion target design.
- Design and implement optical diagnostics for the Demonstration System
- Develop analysis methods for experimental data.
What You Bring
- Experience with optical diagnostics in fusion or other experimental science, especially with interferometry, polarimetry, velocimetry, and similar techniques.
- Experience conducting fusion or high-energy density experiments, especially on pulser or laser driven inertial fusion facilities.
- A Ph.D degree in a relevant field, or other relevant experience speaking to the competencies above.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
Bonus Points For
- Experience writing analysis software in python
