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Posted May 1, 2025Computational Physicist
at Fuseinsight
San Leandro, United StatesOn-site
Responsibilities
- - Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and optimize system performance.
- - Develop custom computational tools and optimize existing codes for high-performance computing (HPC).
- - Develop software tools and algorithms to optimize simulation processes and improve computational efficiency.
Requirements
- Fusers have built and licensed Magical Unicorn and FAETON I, 2 novel pulsed power generators.
- In this role, you will leverage your expertise in physics, mathematics, and computational methods to develop models and simulations that explore complex physical systems and phenomena.
- - Stay up to date with advancements in computational techniques, programming languages, and physical theories to apply state-of-the-art methodologies to projects.
- 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. - Solid understanding of pulsed power systems, high-voltage engineering, and plasma diagnostics. - Strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB for numerical modeling. -
- Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing - Strong foundation in theoretical physics, including knowledge of quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, or statistical mechanics. - Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Preferred Skills - Familiarity with Z-pinch, MagLIF, dense plasma focus devices, and fusion energy concepts. -
- Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) or finite difference time domain (FDTD) methods. - Knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation and plasma-material interactions. -
- Experience working in experimental plasma physics or fusion research. - Strong publication record in computational physics or related fields. - Background in developing custom software tools for physical simulations. - Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaboration platforms. - Prior