Senior Scientist, Edge Plasma Diagnostics

Fusion Energy Base

Lake Forest (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Company holiday in December

Wellness program

Parental leave

Equity participation potential

Job summary

TAE Technologies is seeking a Sr. Scientist (Experimental Plasma Physicist) to develop in-situ boundary plasma diagnostics for the C-2W device. You will design and deploy Langmuir probes, retarding field analyzers, and other diagnostics, run experiments, analyze data, and translate it into physics insights.

Lead the full experimental loop and guide future device design. PhD-level experience in plasma physics is required, with hands-on diagnostic deployment on plasma devices.

Qualifications

PhD-level research in experimental plasma physics with a strong focus on in situ diagnostics.
Hands-on experience building and deploying diagnostics on plasma devices.
Experience with Langmuir probes, retarding field analyzers, pyrobolometers, or fast-ion loss detectors.

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, refine, and troubleshoot in situ boundary plasma diagnostic systems.
Plan and execute experiments on the C-2W fusion device and analyze results.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal reviews and conferences.
Maintain lab safety and core facility infrastructure.

Skills

Langmuir probes

Python programming

Data analysis

Plasma diagnostics

Experiment planning

Education

PhD in Plasma Physics

Tools

DAQ systems

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Vacuum systems

Job description

Lead the full experimental loop and guide future device design. PhD-level experience in plasma physics is required, with hands-on diagnostic deployment on plasma devices.

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