Plasma Research Engineer - Space Research Technology
INAUTALENT
- Martigny, Wallis
- € 120'000 pro Jahr
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
- Design, equip, and commission a complete cold plasma laboratory, including:
- high-voltage power supplies
- laser systems
- gas handling infrastructure
- vacuum/glass containment setups
- diagnostic tools
- safety systems
- Develop and optimize reliable methods for generating stable cold plasma using high-voltage pulsating signals, laser triggering/combination techniques, and tailored in-house gas mixtures.
- Perform advanced experiments involving the manipulation of cold plasma (including spinning or structured plasma using rotating electromagnetic fields) and measure key plasma parameters (temperature, density, electrical characteristics, optical emissions, etc.).
- Design and implement resonant circuits and analog electronic drivers to efficiently excite and control plasma discharges.
- Analyze experimental data, identify underlying physical mechanisms, iterate on experimental setups, and propose next-step experiments in close collaboration with the physics and engineering teams.
- Ensure all laboratory work adheres to strict safety protocols and regulatory standards for high-voltage and plasma systems.
- Document procedures, results, and findings to support internal knowledge sharing and potential intellectual property development.
- 7+ years of hands-on experimental experience in cold/non-thermal plasma generation and characterization (DBD, RF, microwave, pulsed discharge, or similar techniques).
- Practical knowledge of high-voltage pulsating power systems and associated analog electronics for plasma excitation.
- Understanding of resonant circuits and impedance matching techniques relevant to plasma discharges.
- Proven ability to independently design, build, troubleshoot, and operate complex physics experiments.
- Strong safety awareness when working with high voltages, vacuum systems, lasers, and reactive gases.
- Hands-on experience in cold plasma generation using high-voltage or laser techniques.
- Experience with custom gas mixture preparation, controlled gas handling, and glass/quartz discharge vessels.
- Familiarity with rotating magnetic/electromagnetic field generation and its application to plasma confinement or manipulation.
- Experience in setting up or managing a plasma physics laboratory from the ground up.
- Proficiency with plasma diagnostics (Langmuir probes, optical emission spectroscopy, electrical probes, high-speed imaging, etc.).
- Data analysis skills using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
ISF is at the forefront of research on gravity-control propulsion and quantum-vacuum energy, aiming at clean and sustainable energy solutions. Through international academic partnerships, ISF pushes the boundaries of fundamental physics to transform energy production and transportation while addressing global ecological challenges.
The organization operates at the intersection of relativity and quantum mechanics, exploring technologies that could redefine our understanding of the universe. Its mission: turning bold scientific concepts into tangible technologies capable of changing the world.Infos complémentairesBenefitsHigh degree of flexibility and autonomy in organizing your work.
- Opportunity to contribute to paradigm-shifting physics and technology at the frontier of energy research.
- Clear pathways for professional growth and leadership within an innovative R&D environment.
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