Laser Diagnostician

Brief intro

Shape the architecture of the world's first commercial fusion power plant – Own system-level decisions that determine how a first-of-a-kind energy technology is designed, integrated, and ultimately deployed at scale.

Key details

• Solve some of the most complex engineering challenges – Work across tightly coupled disciplines (plasma physics, magnets, cryogenics, manufacturing, controls, and more) to resolve critical trade-offs and turn cutting-edge science into a functioning product. Design real hardware with a pragmatic, fast-moving team from all over the world – Combine advanced simulation and systems thinking with a strong execution mindset, focusing on practical engineering solutions that accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy
• Lead the design and build of the Thomson Scattering (TS) diagnostic to be deployed on the Alpha stellarator to measure spatial profiles of electron density and temperature. Lead the design and build of the plasma density diagnostic to be deployed on the Alpha stellarator to measure the line integrated electron density using a laser based two colour or dispersion interferometer. Develop a detailed diagnostic specification able deliver the measurement performance required. Work with the engineering team on Alpha to establish a robust implementation of the TS and plasma density diagnostics. Prepare and execute plans for all the steps required to implement the diagnostic and bring it into operations: design, procure, build, test, install, commission, calibrate, operate and maintain. Oversee and undertake/delegate/subcontract packages of work as part of the plan to ensure successful completion of the laser based diagnostics