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Role Overview Focused Energy is looking for a Senior Scientist to bring deep theoretical and simulation expertise in laser-plasma interaction (LPI) modeling, beam smoothing, and laser-target coupling to our Science team. This role spans both the laser system and target physics sides of the house, translating laser system capabilities into target physics
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, and target physics needs into laser beam
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. What You Will Do Provide theoretical and simulation support on the beam smoothing project. Coordinate laser beam
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, including picket and drive beam design and beam port design. Support the roadmap, partnering with the diagnostics team and leading physics efforts. Why It Might Be a Fit Must-haves include a PhD in plasma physics or an equivalent field, 10+ years of post-doc or staff scientist experience, and strong theoretical and simulation knowledge of beam smoothing techniques.
Strong theoretical knowledge of LPI (CBET, SBS, SRS, and/or TPD) and experience with PIC/fluid simulations are also required.
Requirements
- PhD in plasma physics or an equivalent field - 10+ years of post-doc or staff scientist experience - Strong theoretical and simulation knowledge of beam smoothing techniques - Strong theoretical knowledge of LPI (CBET, SBS, SRS, and/or TPD) and experience with PIC/fluid simulations - Knowledge of High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Excellent programming skills for HPC (OpenMP/MPI) in C++ and/or Python or an equivalent language - Strong mathematical background, including linear algebra, dynamical systems, partial differential equations, stochastic differential equations, and numerical modeling - Strong background in laser fusion science - Excellent communication skills and a strong collaborator across technical teams - High capability in prioritization, problem-solving, and adaptability
Benefits
- Competitive salary - Company ownership in the form of stock options - 30 days of vacation per year - Snacks and drinks - Retirement plan with 20% company financing - State-of-the-art Windows or Apple laptops - Keyboard, mouse, and headset - Regular events to foster team bonding and collaboration - Mobility with NAVIT - Fitness with Wellhub Apply directly on RemoteJobs.org: https://remotejobs.org/remote-jobs/senior-scientist-lpi-modeling-beam-smoothing-focused-energy
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