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Nuclear Diagnostic Scientist

Nuclear Diagnostic Scientist

CompanyPacific Fusion
LocationSan Leandro, CA, USA
Salary$150000 – $270000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesPhD
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • A Ph.D degree in a relevant field, or other relevant experience speaking to the competencies above.
  • Experience with nuclear diagnostics in fusion, fission, or experimental physics including neutron, gamma-ray, or charged-particle detection.
  • Multiple skills relevant to the development of these systems, e.g. analysis, modeling and simulation, testing and calibration.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work cross functionally across a wide array of teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement state-of-the-art diagnostics for target-physics experiments on the high-gain facility.
  • Convert diagnostic requirements into viable conceptual designs and implemented systems in a dynamic environment.
  • Serve as the internal expert on the diagnostic systems under their area of responsibility.
  • Innovate in measurement methodology and identify the best path forward to achieve goals.
  • Identify critical measurements for the success of experiments on demonstration systems.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with team members.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using Google Workspace, which we use for communication and collaboration.