Top 49 Physicist Jobs in Pleasanton, Ca

Computational Physicist
Fuse —San Leandro, CA
- Extended hours
- Analysis skills
- Math
- Doctor of Philosophy
Associate Staff Scientist - SSRL Accelerator Physics
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $145,411 - $173,254 a year
- Temporary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Quantum Engineer
Rigetti Computing —Fremont, CA
- $155,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Scientist - Quantum
Vector Atomic —Pleasanton, CA
- $175,000 - $215,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Electrical experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Staff Scientist - SSRL HAXPES Beamline/Program Development
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $175,461 - $207,470 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Scripting
Associate Staff Scientist - SSRL Resonant X-ray Scattering
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $145,411 - $173,254 a year
- Temporary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
- Senior level
Experimental Dynamic Materials - Postdoctoral Researcher
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $123,048 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
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Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher
Keysight Technologies, Inc. —Santa Clara, CA
- $156,960 - $261,600 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Scientist - Quantum
Vector Atomic —Pleasanton, CA
- $130,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Electrical experience
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Postdoctoral Appointee -- Neuromorphic Device Physics, Chemistry and Applications, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Livermore, CA
- Temporary
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Research Associate - Attosecond Electron Motion
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Temporary
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Communication skills
Staff Scientist - Accelerator Physics (SLAC/SSRL)
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory —Menlo Park, CA
- $175,461 - $207,470 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
Principal Researcher
Fujitsu —Santa Clara, CA
- $187,500 - $210,000 a year
- Office
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
- 401(k)
OBA Research Scientist/Engineer – Fusion Energy Systems
Pacific Fusion —San Leandro, CA
- $200,000 - $350,000 a year
- Email
- Machine learning
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Principal Investigator
SETI Institute —Mountain View, CA
- Online Application
- Office
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Laser-Matter Interaction Experimentalist
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $175,530 - $267,060 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
Optical Scientist
SETI Institute —Mountain View, CA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- 1 year
Quick Apply
Solid State Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopist - Postdoctoral Researcher
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $123,048 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
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Physicist/Scientist E4
Applied Materials —Santa Clara, CA
- $161,000 - $221,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Product management
Laser Postdoctoral Researcher - Advanced Photon Technologies
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory —Livermore, CA
- $123,048 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)

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Computational Physicist

Fuse -
San Leandro, CA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

High-performance computing clusters
Electromagnetic theory
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Computational modeling
High-voltage electrical systems
Data-driven problem-solving
Simulation tools

Full Job Description

About Fuse

Fuse is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to fusion energy. Our core product is TITAN: an Impedance Matched Marx Generator (IMG). TITAN is the most efficient and powerful (TW) machine of its kind. Fusers have built and licensed Magical Unicorn and FAETON I, 2 novel pulsed power generators.
You are joining an early-stage fusion company. Please expect to wear different hats and take 0 to 1 ownership of objectives. Changing the world is hard but honorable and fulfilling. You should expect to work extremely hard to make a dent. This is not a regular job. Fusers are on a mission to change the world and get shit done.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Computational Physicist to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in physics, mathematics, and computational methods to develop models and simulations that explore complex physical systems and phenomena. Your work will contribute to advancements in areas such as materials science, energy, aerospace, or quantum computing, depending on the company’s focus.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and run simulations for pulsed power systems using MHD, PIC, and circuit models.
Utilize and modify Screamer circuit code for modeling high-voltage pulse generation and delivery.
Conduct magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations to study plasma dynamics in fusion and Z-pinch configurations.
Implement and analyze particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations for plasma interactions and beam dynamics.
Model impedance matching in Marx generators and analyze energy coupling in plasma loads.
Collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and optimize system performance.
Develop custom computational tools and optimize existing codes for high-performance computing (HPC).
Analyze and interpret large data sets, extracting meaningful insights and presenting findings in clear, concise reports.
Develop software tools and algorithms to optimize simulation processes and improve computational efficiency.
Stay up to date with advancements in computational techniques, programming languages, and physical theories to apply state-of-the-art methodologies to projects.
Contribute to academic papers, technical reports, and presentations, sharing results with both internal teams and external collaborators.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Strong background in computational plasma physics and high-energy-density physics.
Experience with Screamer, MAGIC, HYDRA, or similar circuit and plasma codes.
Proficiency in MHD and PIC simulation techniques.
Solid understanding of pulsed power systems, high-voltage engineering, and plasma diagnostics.
Strong programming skills in Python, Fortran, C++, or MATLAB for numerical modeling.
Experience with HPC environments and parallel computing
Strong foundation in theoretical physics, including knowledge of quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, electromagnetism, or statistical mechanics.
Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex results to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Skills

Familiarity with Z-pinch, MagLIF, dense plasma focus devices, and fusion energy concepts.
Experience in finite element analysis (FEA) or finite difference time domain (FDTD) methods.
Knowledge of electromagnetic wave propagation and plasma-material interactions.
Experience working in experimental plasma physics or fusion research.
Strong publication record in computational physics or related fields.
Background in developing custom software tools for physical simulations.
Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git) and collaboration platforms.
Prior experience publishing research or contributing to academic journals and conferences.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to travel and work extended hours/weekends as needed.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of Fuse's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at [email protected].

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physicist jobs in pleasanton, ca

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