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Xcimer Energy · 6 days ago

Computational Nonlinear Optical Physicist

Denver, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. As a Computational Nonlinear Optical Physicist, you will apply your skills to bring carbon-free inertial fusion energy through rigorous scientific investigation and innovative engineering.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Code development: design and implement multi-pumped-beam propagation scientific simulation software with focus on system modularity and computational performance

Design physical models: Explore, analyze, and test mathematical models of SBS and SRRS nonlinear optics under specific Xcimer’s laser-in-gas propagation conditions such as turbulent fluid or diluted gas kinetics

Quality Assurance: Implement integration and unit test pipelines that benchmark and verify the developed nonlinear optics code and ensure scalability, reproducibility, performance, and maintainability of scientific software in the spirit of continuous scientific software development

Qualification

Nonlinear opticsC++PythonLarge scale FFT computationOptical ScienceDeep UV laser systemsPlasma physicsGas dynamics

Required

M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Optical Science and Engineering or related fields

Deep experience in nonlinear optics and modeling of nonlinear optical phenomena in gases

Proficiency with C++ and scientific computing tools such as Python required

Experience with large scale FFT computation required

Familiarity with deep UV and excimer laser systems

Familiarity with plasma physics and gas dynamics a plus

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee of granted asylum