Shepherd SPARC diagnostic sub-systems through final design, working with a team of scientists, designers, analysts and engineers
Integrate technical input from experts in the SPARC team to ensure diagnostic designs will be usable to achieve SPARC’s mission goals
Develop the diagnostic’s assembly, installation, calibration and commissioning plans to ensure SPARC is able to achieve first plasma on-schedule
Integrate the diagnostic into the plant-level and real-time plasma control systems
Participate in the testing and operation of diagnostic systems that balances learning how to operate SPARC with obtaining physics results as quickly as possible
Contribute to a strong safety culture
Collaborate with CFS designers and analysts as well as provide feedback to academic partners providing input to SPARC diagnostic designs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, civil or nuclear)
Participated in the design of a new or upgraded scientific instrument of the scale and complexity of those used in magnetically confined fusion
Demonstrated examples of using scientific instruments to support an operational and/or research mission
Developed software using Python, Matlab, C++ or equivalent for analysis of experimental data and automation of lab equipment
Relevant hands-on knowledge/skills specific to diagnostic systems listed in summary (e.g. vacuum systems, lasers, calibration sources, etc.)
Ability to understand concepts and tradeoffs that bridge engineering and physics
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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