Radiation Safety Physicist—Accelerator Shielding Expert

xLight Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

xLight Inc. in Palo Alto, California, is building a new free-electron laser light source for industry.

We seek a Radiation Physicist to lead radiation safety design and operations, collaborating with scientists and engineers in a fast-moving startup. You will develop radiological protection programs, oversee measurements, and ensure compliance with US and international regulations, drawing on experience with accelerators.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Health Physics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with radiation shielding design for accelerators.
• Knowledge of US and international regulations related to radiation safety.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing radiation protection program for a large accelerator.

Responsibilities

• Execute calculations (Monte Carlo and analytic codes) and specify requirements for shielding and other radiation quantities for accelerators and beamlines.
• Contribute to the design of radiation safety systems including access control systems.
• Organize and participate in review panels and working groups for radiation safety systems; review documents such as radiation safety procedures, engineering specifications and drawings, building submittal packages, etc.
• Maintain expertise in international radiation regulations.
• Develop, execute and oversee operation programs related to radiation safety systems, including facility authorization, configuration control, and work plan configuration.
• Organize and oversee radiation measurements for commissioning and regular monitoring.

Skills

Radiation safety leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Analytical reasoning

Education

MS/PhD in Physics or Health Physics

Tools

FLUKA

Geant4

Job description

xLight Inc. in Palo Alto, California, is building a new free-electron laser light source for industry.

We seek a Radiation Physicist to lead radiation safety design and operations, collaborating with scientists and engineers in a fast-moving startup. You will develop radiological protection programs, oversee measurements, and ensure compliance with US and international regulations, drawing on experience with accelerators.