Director of Accelerator Operations & Commissioning

xLight Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Winter break

Flexible hybrid work model

Job summary

xLight Inc. is seeking an Accelerator Commissioning and Operations Director to lead the prototype accelerator and FEL system, develop commissioning plans, and drive global operations and reliability. You will own operation plans, regulatory compliance, and staff development across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Physics or EE, brings 15+ years operating large accelerators, and demonstrates success in leading scientific and engineering teams, facilities operations, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience with operating particle accelerators, experimental systems or other large-scale machines.
• Strong understanding of accelerator operations and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams including scientific, engineering and technical staff.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing facilities and ongoing operations from conceptual design through commissioned and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop a machine commissioning plan for the prototype accelerator and FEL system.
• Responsible for all aspects of system operation, including high-level applications and algorithms, feedback systems, system availability improvements, maintenance/troubleshooting, automation, and robotics.
• Responsible for developing and executing a machine operation plan for all global systems, including documentation, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and execute operational directives on the accelerator sites in accordance with relevant state, national and international regulations.
• Hiring and development of staff to carry out machine operations at various locations.

Skills

Leadership

Accelerator operations

Control systems

Technical team management

Facilities operations

Education

Ph.D in Physics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job description

xLight Inc. is seeking an Accelerator Commissioning and Operations Director to lead the prototype accelerator and FEL system, develop commissioning plans, and drive global operations and reliability. You will own operation plans, regulatory compliance, and staff development across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Physics or EE, brings 15+ years operating large accelerators, and demonstrates success in leading scientific and engineering teams, facilities operations, and