Neutron Imaging Expert

Focused Energy is a fusion energy startup with the goal of generating unlimited clean energy to responsibly meet future global demand. The founders include two highly renowned scientists and a long-time entrepreneur and founder of several successful startups. With the use and commercialization of laser-induced inertial fusion, a clean and highly efficient power generation technology is coming within reach, suitable to ensure a secure and scalable future energy supply.

We are seeking a skilled Neutron Imaging Expert to join our team and help us shape the future of energy.

**What you’ll do**:

- Develop a neutron collimation and imaging system
- Develop a detector together with our partners and make sure it matches our requirements
- Use the detector data to develop a material identification system based on neutron interaction
- Transform raw detector signal into quantifiable data
- System development based on customer requirements, from the requirements analysis to the overall system integration.
- Work together with the team to build an automated neutron inspection system.
- Be responsible for your own project.
- Coordinate with other teams to integrate your results into a larger system.

**Who you are**:

- Master or PhD in nuclear physics, nuclear engineering or comparable.
- 2+ Experience with MeV Neutron imaging detectors.
- Neutron Physics & Instrumentation: Expertise in neutron and x-ray interactions, sources, and the design, construction, and maintenance of neutron and x-ray detectors, beamline components, and signal optimization systems.
- Data Acquisition: Proficiency in hardware and software for neutron detectors and data collection
- Image Processing: Advanced image processing techniques (e.g., noise reduction, artifact correction, segmentation, feature extraction, and reconstruction) and 3D tomography reconstruction.
- Programming & Data Analysis: Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, etc) for simulation, data processing, and quantitative error analysis.
- Exhibit strong self-motivation, goal orientation, and effective time management.
- Work independently, manage workflows efficiently, and adapt to change with a startup mindset.
- Communicate and present results clearly while fostering sustainable innovation.
- Proficiency in German and/or English.
- Be willing to travel to beamtimes and the Darmstadt or Biblis office if requested.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.