Accelerator Physicist - Medical Beams
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TAE Technologies is seeking an Accelerator Physicist to develop, commission, and operate particle accelerators for medical and industrial applications. Based in Southern California with international travel, you will work closely with engineering to advance accelerator hardware, beamlines, and diagnostics.
The role requires a PhD in physics (accelerator, nuclear or plasma) and 3+ years designing accelerator components, plus experience with high-voltage systems, data acquisition, and radiation
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics with focus on accelerator, nuclear, or plasma physics.
- Minimum 3+ years designing and optimizing accelerator components.
- Experience with high voltage systems safety and diagnostics.
Responsibilities
- Develop, commission, and operate accelerator components and beamlines.
- Conduct experiments, collect results, and summarize findings.
- Simulate beam transport, heat transport, and radiation interactions.
- Integrate accelerators at customer sites and optimize performance.
- Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance with engineering teams.
- Support procurement and manufacturing with SME input.
- Write specs and SOPs for engineering and quality teams.
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TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.
TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.
We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.
As a part of the TAE Beams group, the Accelerator Physicist will accept responsibilities to develop, commission, and operate components, subsystems, and complete particle accelerators for medical and industrial applications.
A successful candidate would have strong background in physics and technology of particle accelerators, nuclear physics, plasma physics, or related field, coupled with solid experience in designing, manufacturing, and integrating the accelerators hardware, as well as in operating and troubleshooting of particle accelerators.
- Working in close contact with engineering, conduct development of accelerators hardware: accelerating structures, injectors, beamlines, targets, and beam diagnostic tools;
- Conduct necessary experiments, collect and interpret experimental results, and summarize the findings in reports;
- Perform simulation of physical processes related to development of commercial accelerators: beam transport, heat transport, interaction of particles and radiation with matter, electromagnetic fields, nuclear processes and activation, pressure distribution and gas pumping, etc.;
- Participate in integration and commission of the accelerators at customers’ sites. Operate particle accelerators and optimize their performance;
- Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of the accelerator systems, interacting with quality and service engineers;
- Support manufacturing and procurement of the accelerators components as a subject matter expert;
- Write detailed specifications, standard operating procedures, and installation and commissioning manuals to support the engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
- Strong background in physics and technology of particle accelerators and related fields;
- Hand on experience in design, troubleshooting, and safety of high voltage systems;
- Practical knowledge in methods of experimental physics, data acquisition and signal processing;
- Proven ability to use commercially available software for simulation of physical processes in particle accelerators;
- Strong understanding of monitoring, shielding, and safety aspects of work with ionizing radiation;
- Deep understanding of principles of quality management, familiarity with regulatory requirements for development of medical devices;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Ability to cooperate and communicate well with engineering, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and project management teams;
- Strong technical knowledge and aptitude to quickly understand systems and technical concepts;
- Proven decision‑making skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities;
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while maintaining a high level of efficiency;
- Ability to thrive in a challenging, dynamic environment. Must be flexible and quick to adapt to sudden changes and issues;
- Outstanding analytical and troubleshooting skills. Able to resolve conflict and drive issues to resolution;
- Detail oriented and organized with a strong discipline of adhering to standards.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in designing and optimizing particle accelerator components and interfacing with engineering on fabrication of accelerator devices;
- Industrial experience is a plus;
- Familiarity with ISO quality systems is a plus;
- PhD in Physics, concentrate on accelerator, nuclear or plasma physics or related disciplines.
At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The salary offered for this role is $140,000 - $160,000
We are a diverse team of over 400 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.
- Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave;
- Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents;
- A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization;
- Potential for equity participation;
- HQ in Southern California;
- Employee events on and off-site;
- A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization.
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TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us recruiting@tae.com to request accommodations or request more information.
TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicab
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