Lead Fusion Scientist – Fast-Ignition & Laser Systems

Cambridge Heavy Industries Inc.

Cambridge (MA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Cambridge Heavy Industries (CHI) is building compact, benchtop-scale fusion reactors and exploring isotope production, neutron imaging, and materials testing. We seek a Principal Fusion Researcher to lead laser-system construction, target design, and experiments in high-pressure and high-temperature physics.

The ideal candidate has deep ICF expertise, fast ignition experience, and hands-on laser experience across diagnostics and simulations.

Qualifications

PhD in physics with specialization in inertial confinement fusion (ICF) or related field.
Demonstrated research in ICF with fast ignition: short-pulse laser–plasma interactions and heating of compressed fuel.
Hands-on experience with high-power ultrashort-pulse lasers and ultrafast spectroscopy.
Experience in shock physics and implosion/compression experiments.
Willingness to learn PIC/hydrocode simulations if needed.

Responsibilities

Lead the construction of CHI's laser-optical systems to induce high pressure and temperature.
Lead target design and characterization using time-resolved diagnostics including high-speed imaging, interferometry, and spectroscopies (optical, neutron, or X-ray).
Collaborate with computational physicists on modeling and performance optimization.
Collaborate with mechanical and material engineers on the sample chamber design and material processing.