Plasma Physics Expert

Plasma Physics Expert

Exotrail

Massy, France

Main responsibilities:

• Reviewing and approving technical documents, both generated internally and with suppliers and customers;
• Leading specific activities linked with research activities on plasma science;
• Help develop the technical expertise of the team through the writing of best practices and design guidelines;
• Be the reference to define test plans, validation strategies and technological roadmap on plasma science;
• Identifying innovative technologies (material, manufacturing, product, …) or methodologies to be further studied;
• Mobilising resources for exploration of innovative technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Experience:

• Education: Master’s or PhD (preferred) in plasma science, electric propulsion, materials science, aerospace engineering;
• Strong experience (> 10 yr) in plasma science and plasma thruster design, from concepts to design reviews and assembly and testing activities, including proficiency in designing tests for thruster assemblies;
• Strong knowledge of the design of a complete propulsion system based on a plasma thruster;
• Strong experience in thruster assembly test systems development, test preparation, data processing;
• Strong experience in magnetics design tools (FEMM, Comsol);
• Experience with CAD software is preferred (Solidworks);
• Strong technical leadership in multi-team technical meetings;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with colleagues and external stakeholders.