Lead Scientist, X-ray Source Control & HV Systems

ZEISS Group; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Scientist – X-ray Source Control Systems to lead research, prototyping, and quantitative characterization of next generation X-ray source technologies with a focus on high voltage electronics, precision power delivery, and closed loop control systems.

You will define the technical agenda for HV subsystem development, covering emission power supplies, control firmware, beam stabilization electronics, and advanced diagnostics.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with HV focus.
• Experience designing HV power supplies and precision analog circuits.
• Experience with electron guns, X-ray generation preferred.
• Hands-on prototype electronics development and HV diagnostics.
• Fluency in English, including technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• High-Voltage Electronics & Power Systems- Design and optimize HV power supplies (20–200 kV), emission drivers, and beam control systems. Develop stable, low-noise power architectures and robust protection strategies (arc detection, fault tolerance, thermal limits).
• Control Systems & Stabilization- Build closed-loop control systems for beam current, voltage, and thermal stability. Develop embedded firmware (FPGA/MCU) and integrate sensors for real-time monitoring and performance optimization.
• Electron Optics Collaboration- Partner with electron-optics experts to ensure HV and control systems support precise beam formation and stable X-ray generation.
• Prototyping & Integration- Lead development and testing of HV electronics, control systems, and diagnostics. Work cross-functionally to integrate solutions into complete X-ray systems.
• Leadership & Innovation- Own projects end-to-end, mentor team members, and drive innovation in advanced HV and control technologies.

Skills

HV Power Electronics

Control Systems

Embedded Firmware

Electron Optics

Beam Stabilization

Diagnostics

Test Automation

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

HV power supplies & precision analog circuits

Experience with electron guns / X-ray generation

Prototype electronics development & HV diagnostics

Fluency in English (technical)

Tools

FPGA/MCU

Job description

ZEISS in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Scientist – X-ray Source Control Systems to lead research, prototyping, and quantitative characterization of next generation X-ray source technologies with a focus on high voltage electronics, precision power delivery, and closed loop control systems.

You will define the technical agenda for HV subsystem development, covering emission power supplies, control firmware, beam stabilization electronics, and advanced diagnostics.