Radiation Detection Scientist: Detector Design & Validation

160 Reuter-Stokes, LLC; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company is seeking a Senior Radiation Detection Scientist to lead the design, modeling, and validation of advanced neutron and gamma detectors for reactor instrumentation and radiation monitoring. The role combines detector physics, simulation, and cross-functional engineering to translate science into commercial products.

You will supervise multidisciplinary R&D activities from concept to commercialization, generate technical reports and participate in customer-facing presentations, while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in sensor modeling and radiation detection.
• Strong understanding of radiation interactions, detector physics, and neutron/gamma detection.
• Experience with experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong technical communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel neutron and gamma detectors for nuclear reactors.
• Model detector response, gas gain, pulse formation, and electronics signals.
• Optimize performance: sensitivity, gamma rejection, energy resolution, count rate.

Skills

Sensor modeling

Radiation detection

Signal processing

Statistical analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Physics/AP/Nuclear Eng.

Job description

Crane Company is seeking a Senior Radiation Detection Scientist to lead the design, modeling, and validation of advanced neutron and gamma detectors for reactor instrumentation and radiation monitoring. The role combines detector physics, simulation, and cross-functional engineering to translate science into commercial products.

You will supervise multidisciplinary R&D activities from concept to commercialization, generate technical reports and participate in customer-facing presentations, while