Diagnostic Instrumentation Scientist - Accelerator Beams

SLAC; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostic Instrumentation Specialist to develop beam diagnostics hardware and integrate it with accelerator control systems for the LCLS experiments.

The role involves supporting user science, deploying and maintaining diagnostic tools, and collaborating with accelerator operations, controls engineering, and science teams. This position offers on-site or hybrid work options and opportunities to advance accelerator physics and instrumentation.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering, or related field with 4+ years of accelerator experience.
• Experience in beam diagnostics hardware, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support LCLS diagnostics systems.
• Collaborate across accelerator science, beam diagnostics, and instrumentation R&D programs.
• Prepare proposals and manage R&D projects aligned with lab goals.
• Participate in commissioning and machine development studies and shift work as needed.
• Document diagnostics systems and train operators.

Skills

Beam diagnostics

EPICS

MATLAB

Python

Project leadership

Education

PhD in physics/engineering

Tools

EPICS

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SLAC National Laboratory seeks a Diagnostic Instrumentation Specialist to develop beam diagnostics hardware and integrate it with accelerator control systems for the LCLS experiments.

The role involves supporting user science, deploying and maintaining diagnostic tools, and collaborating with accelerator operations, controls engineering, and science teams. This position offers on-site or hybrid work options and opportunities to advance accelerator physics and instrumentation.