Plasma Physics Expert (F/M)

Exotrail; Massy; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exotrail, located in Massy, is seeking a Plasma Physics Expert to lead research activities in plasma science. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD and over 10 years of experience in plasma thruster design.

The role involves reviewing technical documents, developing best practices, and identifying innovative technologies. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience (>10 yr) in plasma science and plasma thruster design.
• Proficiency in designing tests for thruster assemblies.
• Experience in thruster assembly test systems development.

Responsabilités

• Review and approve technical documents with suppliers and customers.
• Lead research activities on plasma science.
• Identify innovative technologies for further study.

Connaissances

Plasma science expertise

Plasma thruster design

Magnetics design tools (FEMM, Comsol)

CAD software (Solidworks)

Technical leadership

Verbal and written communication skills

Formation

Master’s or PhD in plasma science, electric propulsion, materials science, or aerospace engineering

Outils

FEMM

Comsol

Solidworks

Description du poste

Position

Plasma Physics Expert (Massy site)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and approving technical documents, both generated internally and with suppliers and customers
• Leading specific activities linked with research activities on plasma science
• Help develop the technical expertise of the team through the writing of best practices and design guidelines
• Be the reference to define test plans, validation strategies and technological roadmap on plasma science
• Identifying innovative technologies (material, manufacturing, product, …) or methodologies to be further studied
• Mobilising resources for exploration of innovative technologies and methodologies

Qualifications

Education: Master’s or PhD (preferred) in plasma science, electric propulsion, materials science, aerospace engineering.

• Strong experience (>10 yr) in plasma science and plasma thruster design, from concepts to design reviews and assembly and testing activities, including proficiency in designing tests for thruster assemblies
• Strong knowledge of the design of a complete propulsion system based on a plasma thruster
• Strong experience in thruster assembly test systems development, test preparation, data processing
• Strong experience in magnetics design tools (FEMM, Comsol)
• Experience with CAD software preferred (Solidworks)
• Strong technical leadership in multi‑team technical meetings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with colleagues and external stakeholders

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