Physical Sciences Inc. · 5 months ago
Principal Scientist/Engineer: Applied Hypersonics Research
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffPhysical Sciences Inc. is an employee-owned company located north of Boston in Andover, MA, seeking to employ a Physical Chemist or Applied Physicist/Engineer. The role focuses on supporting programs related to simulating the hypersonic flight environment in the laboratory and characterizing the impact of hypersonic flight on materials and structures, requiring extensive hands-on experimental expertise in various technical areas.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Generating and characterizing the effects of high enthalpy flow on materials and structures
Application of experimental methods to measure reaction rates and applying chemical kinetic analysis to elucidate reaction mechanisms
Crossed molecular beam experiments to characterize the products of hyperthermal interactions
Application of spectroscopic simulation tools to determine the molecular source of observed signatures
Qualification
Required
Extensive hands-on experimental background in one or more of the following areas: High enthalpy flow, Chemical Kinetics, Molecular Beams, Spectroscopic Simulations
Experience in generating and characterizing the effects of high enthalpy flow on materials and structures
Relevant technology experience in high pressure plasma generation, high enthalpy flow diagnostics (e.g. Schlieren, Pitot and calorimeter probes), materials effects (e.g. ablation rate, mechanical strength effects, etc.), vacuum systems, and/or optical diagnostics
Experience with both active (e.g. laser absorption, PLIF, etc.) and passive (e.g. emission spectroscopy) techniques: UV – Long Wave IR
Application of experimental methods to measure reaction rates and applying chemical kinetic analysis to elucidate reaction mechanisms
Crossed molecular beam experiments to characterize the products of hyperthermal interactions
Application of spectroscopic simulation tools to determine the molecular source of observed signatures
Extensive background in performing experiments and analyzing data
Strong record of technical leadership documented by a record of peer-reviewed technical publications
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
PhD or equivalent experience in Chemistry, Physics or Applied Engineering
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred
Prior experience with plasma technologies
Company
Physical Sciences Inc.
For over 50 years, PSI has provided technology solutions and innovative products to our government and commercial customers.
Founded in 1973
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill Marinelli
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Allen
Chief Technology Officer
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