Senior Scientist, LPI Modeling & Beam Smoothing

📋 Description

• Provide theoretical & simulation support on beam smoothing
• Coordinate laser beam requirements (picket, drive, beam port design)
• Support the roadmap with diagnostics partners and lead physics efforts
• Provide theoretical support for DUED code implementation
• Provide theoretical support for LPI science across experiments and simulations
• Collaborate with beam smoothing, laser/target design, and physics teams on LPI risks

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in plasma physics or equivalent field
• 10+ years post-doc or staff scientist experience
• Strong theory & simulation knowledge of beam smoothing
• Strong theory of LPI (CBET, SBS, SRS, and/or TPD) + PIC/fluid sims
• Knowledge of HPC
• HPC programming (C++/Python) and OpenMP/MPI

🎁 Benefits

• Innovative Technology & Mission: cutting-edge clean energy research
• Career Development: grow your career in a growing company
• Collaborative Culture: international, top-tier scientists & engineers
• Ownership: day-1 impact and equity opportunities
• Vacation Days: 30 days per year
• Retirement Plan: private pension contributions with company match