Diagnostic Physicist, Thomson Scattering

About Daedal Systems
Daedal Systems is a plasma diagnostic company for the fusion energy industry. Today every fusion company needs the same R&D plasma diagnostics but each company builds them themselves in-house despite them not being core IP. Daedal Systems is building a platform for industrialized plasma diagnostics which will enable us to deploy suites of plasma diagnostics on fusion devices across the industry. Ultimately we will provide the operating infrastructure for every fusion power plant.

We are seeking talented individuals spanning plasma diagnosticians engineers and operators to join us in this mission to accelerate fusion energy with industrialized plasma diagnostics. We are building the measurement infrastructure layer upon which fusion will be realized.

The Role
Daedal Systems is looking for a Diagnostic Physicist to lead the design deployment and operation of Thomson Scattering diagnostics a key system within our industrialized plasma diagnostic platform. You will be the senior technical authority on Thomson measurement and be responsible for bringing Thomson Scattering diagnostics from low TRL bench-top systems to industrialized deployable systems. These systems will then be integrated on fusion devices across the industry.

Education

• Masters degree or higher in physics engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable track record designing and deploying Thomson scattering diagnostics on MCF fusion devices measuring electron temperature and density profiles
• Experience developing detailed diagnostic specifications that translate physics measurement requirements (e.g. Te ne spatial and temporal resolution) into achievable instrument performance
• Direct experience with Thomson scattering subsystems: high-power pulsed laser systems polychromators/spectrometers and fast low-light detectors (e.g. ICCD streak camera or avalanche photodiode arrays)
• Experience with calibration techniques for Thomson scattering systems (e.g. Raman calibration for absolute density calibration)
• Experience taking a diagnostic through its full lifecycle: design procurement build test installation commissioning calibration operation and maintenance
• Ability to operate independently as a technical lead with minimal supervisory structure
• Based in Toronto or willing to relocate relocation support will be provided
• Comfortable with travel to support client systems around the globe occasionally for 2 weeks at a time

Desirable

• Experience at a startup or early-stage technical organization
• Publications involving Thomson Scattering diagnostics
• Experience with high-speed data acquisition timing and synchronization systems for pulsed diagnostics

What You Can Expect
You will join as one of Daedals first technical hires and have the opportunity to shape the measurement infrastructure that will be applied across the fusion industry. The role carries significant autonomy and you will own your discipline and lead Thomson Scattering deployments from concept design to implementation and ongoing operational support. As an early technical lead you will also shape the overall technical direction of Daedals industrialized plasma diagnostic platform.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation; commensurate with experience
• Significant equity ownership in an early start-up
• Immigration and relocation support
• Opportunity to lead a key diagnostic and shape the companys technical direction
• Health benefits

Daedal Systems is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment assessment and selection process. Please let us know if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.