Laser-Plasma Diagnostics Engineer

Focused Energy LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused Energy, an international deep‑tech company, seeks a Laser‑Plasma Diagnostic Specialist to join the Experimental Physics team in Austin, TX. You will design and deploy advanced diagnostics spanning optical, X-ray, charged‑particle, and neutron measurements for inertial fusion energy experiments.

You will work with physicists and engineers to implement, calibrate, and operate diagnostic systems, analyze data, and contribute to publications and experimental plans.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field required.
• 2–8 years of experience developing or operating diagnostics for laser–plasma physics experiments.
• Experience with diagnostic techniques such as optical imaging, spectroscopy, X-ray imaging, or neutron diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and commission diagnostics for high-energy-density physics and inertial fusion experiments.
• Support diagnostic development across optical, X-ray, charged-particle, and nuclear domains.
• Define diagnostic requirements for new experimental campaigns and facilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate concepts into operational systems.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to evaluate diagnostic performance and produce results.

Skills

Laser-plasma diagnostics

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics / Plasma Physics / Optical Engineering

Tools

X-ray detectors

Optical imaging

Vacuum systems

Data acquisition

Job description

Focused Energy, an international deep‑tech company, seeks a Laser‑Plasma Diagnostic Specialist to join the Experimental Physics team in Austin, TX. You will design and deploy advanced diagnostics spanning optical, X-ray, charged‑particle, and neutron measurements for inertial fusion energy experiments.

You will work with physicists and engineers to implement, calibrate, and operate diagnostic systems, analyze data, and contribute to publications and experimental plans.