Senior Experimental Physicist

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Experimental Physicist plays an integral role in advancing the company’s laser plasma X-ray generation technology through hands-on involvement in the design, building, and data analysis of experimental systems and components.

Reporting to the Chief Science Officer, the Experimental Physicist will bring new ideas to the table to bring laser- driven X-ray generation into the mainstream. As part of a small team, the Senior Experimental Physicist manages Research and Development activities to achieve goals on time and budget. The Senior Experimental Physicist is essential in multiple projects relating to the laser-driven X-ray generation platform. The projects include designing experiments, developing X-ray source hardware and optical components, and gathering and analyzing experimental data.

A successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in physics or a related field such as applied physics, physical chemistry, engineering, or the equivalent combination of education and previous relevant experience.

• Significant experience and advanced knowledge in designing, conducting, and analyzing experimental data in the fields of laser-matter interactions, ultrafast optics, or image analysis is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of physics, optics, or laser systems and experience working with electromechanical components. Experience with subsets of laser systems, optics, vacuum systems, electronics, and data-acquisition systems. Experience with laboratory ultrafast laser systems, including laser pulse characterization and alignment.
• Significant experience performing complex engineering and mathematical assignments is required. The exact domain of expertise is less important than a demonstrated ability to develop rigorous experimental and testing routines for complex physical systems. Strong skills in analytical programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, etc.), as well as CAD (e.g. Solidworks), are highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to set and maintain project timelines and to manage multiple priorities with budget and schedule constraints consistently. Additionally, strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex technical topics to a diverse audience.