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Target Design Physicist
| Company | Pacific Fusion |
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| Location | Fremont, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $150000 – $270000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | PhD |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Ph.D. in physics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Extensive knowledge of plasma physics and related subjects
- Proven track record of designing and analyzing high energy density physics experiments, such as Z-pinches or laser-driven inertial fusion implosions, using production hydrodynamics codes
- Experience using high-level programming languages such as python, Matlab, or IDL, to manage and interrogate simulations
- Familiarity with UNIX systems and High Performance Computing (HPC) environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of high-level publications and presentations
Responsibilities
- Design pulsed magnetic fusion implosions using large radiation-magnetohydrodynamics computer codes
- Set up, manage, and analyze the results of large computer code calculations
- Collaborate with code physicists to develop the computational tools required for fusion energy applications
- Use analytical theory and lightweight computational models to validate design calculations
- Work with Target Fabrication engineers to translate target designs into practical, buildable solutions
- Compile, document, and communicate research results at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed publications
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
