Experimental Plasma Physicist, Fusion Diagnostics

Physics World; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

Paid vacation + sick time

Equity participation

Job summary

TAE Technologies seeks a Scientist (Experimental Plasma Physicist) to advance diagnostic capabilities on the C-2W fusion device. You will develop and operate advanced spectroscopy, X-ray detectors, and fast ion diagnostics while collaborating with engineering to implement new systems.

Joining the Radiation and Energetic Particle Physics Team within the Applied Plasma Physics Division, you’ll design experiments, analyze data with modeling tools, and present findings at internal reviews and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years post-PhD experience in experimental plasma physics with radiation/fast ion diagnostics.
• Proficiency with plasma diagnostic instrumentation, optical systems, and high-vacuum systems.
• Hands-on experience building, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining diagnostics on plasma devices.
• Familiarity with fusion diagnostics and radiation safety protocols.
• Experience with Python or similar data analysis tools; knowledge of plasma modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine diagnostic techniques to characterize fast ion distributions and plasma parameters.
• Collaborate with engineering to design, implement, and maintain detector systems and instrumentation.
• Plan and execute experiments on the C-2W fusion device.
• Analyze complex data with advanced modeling tools and interpret results within the fusion program.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for reviews and conferences.
• Contribute to design and testing of new diagnostic systems with scientists and engineers.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure following safety protocols.
• Promote safety culture and company core values.

Skills

Plasma diagnostic instrumentation

Python data analysis

Experimental planning

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Ph.D. in Plasma Physics or related field

Tools

Spectroscopy equipment

X-ray detectors

High-vacuum systems

Modeling/simulation tools

Job description

TAE Technologies seeks a Scientist (Experimental Plasma Physicist) to advance diagnostic capabilities on the C-2W fusion device. You will develop and operate advanced spectroscopy, X-ray detectors, and fast ion diagnostics while collaborating with engineering to implement new systems.

Joining the Radiation and Energetic Particle Physics Team within the Applied Plasma Physics Division, you’ll design experiments, analyze data with modeling tools, and present findings at internal reviews and