Linac Field Engineer

PeerSource; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Linac Field Engineer to support and maintain linear accelerators and radiation therapy systems. The role involves onsite support to hospitals, ensuring optimal equipment performance and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience with Varian systems and a strong service mindset.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience servicing Varian linear accelerators.
• Comfortable working in compliance-heavy environments (HIPAA, FDA, NRC).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair radiation therapy equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to optimize system performance.

Skills

High-voltage systems

RF components

Motion control

Robotics

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Software troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Customer service mindset

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

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PeerSource Oncology is currently recruiting for multiple Linac Field Engineers on a Direct Hire basis. This role can be based out of any of the following locations: College Station TX, Raleigh NC, North Orlando FL, or Houston TX.

Summary

We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to support, maintain, and troubleshoot linear accelerators (Linacs) and related radiation therapy systems. You will provide high quality, onsite support to a variety of hospitals and cancer centers in the metro area.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators (mainly Varian with some Elekta), Hexapod robotic couches, on-board imaging systems (CBCT, kV/MV), and Patient positioning / QA systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to OEM and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with clinical staff (physicists, dosimetrists, therapists) to minimize downtime and optimize system performance.
• Maintain service documentation and compliance logs for FDA, NRC, and Joint Commission.
• Manage part orders, troubleshooting tickets, and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Travel to client sites within assigned territory for scheduled and on-demand service.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service coverage.

Required Skills

• 1-2+ years of experience servicing Varian (ideal, or Elekta) linear accelerators in radiation therapy environments.
• Strong familiarity with high-voltage systems, RF components, motion control, and/or robotics.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and software troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and customer-facing service mindset.
• Comfortable working in compliance-heavy environments (HIPAA, FDA, NRC).
• Willingness to travel to client sites in and around the local metro area. Minimal out of state travel may be required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• Prior military-trained electronics background is preferred.

This is a salaried, 40 hour/week position with good benefits and a strong work/life balance.

H1/TN sponsorship and relocation assistance is available!

PeerSource Oncology is a nationwide radiation oncology recruiting & staffing firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. Contact us for more details!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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