Plasma Physicist

ThrustMe; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ThrustMe in Paris, France invites a Plasma Physicist to join the Innovation team to develop plasma systems and prototypes for ionosphere representation. You will tackle beam and plasma diagnostic challenges and create home-made diagnostic tools like ExB and time‑of‑flight probes.

You will bridge research and new product development, defining concepts and turning them into future cutting‑edge technologies, with close collaboration across physics and engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in plasma physics.
• 3+ years of hands-on experimental plasma experience.
• RF power skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Plasma simulation (global models, PIC).
• Design proof-of-concept plasma systems.
• Design and assembly of plasma diagnostics.
• Conducting experimental campaigns.
• Participation in creation and protection of IP (patents, know-how) and dissemination activities.
• Collaborate with physicists and engineers in the innovation team to solve multidisciplinary topics.
• Everyday learning of new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Regularly reporting to the Head of Innovation.

Skills

Experimental plasma

RF power

Independent work

English fluency

Education

PhD in plasma physics

Job description

Plasma Physicist

ThrustMe

Paris, France

As Plasma Physicist at ThrustMe’s Innovation team, you will be in charge of the development of new concepts and early‑stage prototypes of plasma systems for ionosphere representation. You will also work on challenging beam and plasma diagnostic problems, ranging from plasma characterization to setting up home‑made diagnostic tools like ExB and time‑of‑flight probes. By joining the Innovation Team, you will be at the interface between research and new product development, defining novel concepts and turning them into future cutting‑edge technologies.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Plasma simulation (global models, PIC)
• Design of proof‑of‑concept plasma systems.
• Design and assembly of plasma diagnostics.
• Conducting experimental campaigns.
• Participate to the creation and protection of related intellectual property (patents, know‑how) and dissemination activities (presenting at conferences, writing research and engineering articles).
• Tightly collaborate with physicists and engineers in the innovation team to find solutions for complex multi‑disciplinary topics through brainstorming and in‑house research activities.
• Everyday learning of new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Regularly reporting to the Head of Innovation.

Required skills and qualifications

• PhD degree in plasma physics.
• Solid experimental plasma experience, 3+ years.
• RF power skills is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Communicates in English fluently.

France

Commercial

On‑site

PhD Required

Physics

Space and Astronomy

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