Computational Physicist

📋 Description

• Develop and run simulations for pulsed-power systems using MHD, PIC, and circuit models.
• Utilize and modify Screamer circuit code for modeling high-voltage pulse generation and delivery.
• Conduct magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to study plasma dynamics in fusion and Z-pinch
• Implement and analyze particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations for plasma interactions and beam dynamics.
• Model impedance matching in Marx generators and analyze energy coupling in plasma loads.
• Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and optimize system performance.

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in computational plasma physics and high-energy-density physics.
• Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, or similar circuit and plasma codes.
• Proficiency in MHD and PIC simulation techniques.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB for numerical modeling.
• Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance for roles that require it.
• Flexible time off. Take what you need, no accrual tracking.
• 2 weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs.
• Supportive leave of absence policies.
• Paid leave for new parents.