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LPA Design Engineer (Laser-Plasma Accelerator Physics & Simulation)

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Leads simulation, optimization, and physics-driven design of a high-energy, high-charge laser-plasma accelerator. Combines accelerator physics, PIC simulations, numerical optimization, and machine learning to bridge computational research and experimental hardware. Requires expertise in laser-plasma physics, PIC codes (e.g., FBPIC, WarpX), Bayesian optimization, and Python/HPC.

Key Responsibilities
Design and optimize plasma density profiles for high-energy muon production
Develop and extend PIC simulation workflows (2D to 3D)
Build optimization loops for multi-objective muon yield and radiation dose
Develop physics-informed surrogate models and digital twins
Conduct tolerance/sensitivity/jitter studies for robust operating points
Translate simulation results into practical accelerator designs
Technical Skills Required
Particle-in-Cell (PIC) simulations (FBPIC/WarpX) Machine Learning (physics-informed surrogate modelling) High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Benefits & Perks
Equity participation
Competitive compensation
Relocation and visa support
Access to high-performance computing and GPU infrastructure
Nice to Have
Experience with Bayesian optimization
Familiarity with laser-plasma physics (injection, dephasing, depletion, guiding)
Experience with experimental hardware translation

Job Description

The Opportunity

Our client is a specialist deep-tech business developing advanced laser-plasma accelerator technology for next-generation muon production and imaging. They are looking for an LPA Design Engineer to lead the simulation, optimisation and physics-led design of a high-energy, high-charge laser-plasma accelerator.

This role combines accelerator physics, PIC simulation, numerical optimisation and machine learning, with a direct connection between computational research and experimental hardware.

Key Responsibilities

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