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Sr. Laser Plasma Diagnostic Specialist
Austin, TX · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years; developing or leading diagnostics for laser-plasma, high-energy-density physics, or inertial confinement fusion experiments.
- Education
- Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Leads the strategy and development of diagnostic systems for laser-plasma and inertial fusion experiments, from design through commissioning and operation.
What you'll do
- Lead diagnostic design, integration, commissioning, and performance improvement across optical, X-ray, charged-particle, and nuclear measurements.
- Define diagnostic requirements and long-term roadmaps for experimental facilities and campaigns.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, analyze experimental results, mentor colleagues, and contribute to collaborations and technical publications.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated expertise designing, developing, integrating, and operating advanced laser-plasma diagnostics.
- Ph.D. in Physics, Plasma Physics, Optical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience developing or leading diagnostics for laser-plasma, high-energy-density physics, or inertial confinement fusion experiments.
- Experience leading diagnostic development from concept through deployment and operation; knowledge of laser-plasma interactions and experimental data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent scientific software.
Nice to have
- Extensive experience at major high-power laser facilities or high-energy-density physics laboratories.
- Experience developing diagnostics for inertial confinement fusion or inertial fusion energy experiments.
Tools
Python, MATLAB
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