Senior Beamline Physicist/Engineer

Niowave, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Michigan is seeking a Beamline Physicist / Engineer to design and assess electron beam lines. The role involves troubleshooting vacuum systems and mentoring team members in beamline physics. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position requires flexibility in hours to align with production needs. Come join us in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment.
• Broad understanding of accelerator beamline technology.
• Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and assess electron beam lines including vacuum systems.
• Interface with controls engineers and nuclear engineers.
• Troubleshoot and maintain vacuum systems.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accelerator physics or engineering

Master’s or Doctorate degree in relevant fields

Tools

Beamline technology

Vacuum systems

Job description

Who We Are

We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping‑pong, chili cook‑offs, and other fun events that make our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

Beamline Physicist / Engineer

You find enjoyment in solving puzzles, designing and connecting systems for efficient and dynamic productivity. Words that describe you are curious, collaborative, and hands‑on. You contribute to the workday with genuine camaraderie.

What You Can Expect to Work On

• Design, build, and assess the performance of electron beam lines, including vacuum systems, beamline magnets, and both intercepting and non‑intercepting electron beam diagnostics.
• Interface with controls engineers to automate control of beamline elements and read back data from diagnostics into the controls system.
• Interface with nuclear engineers concerning the design and operation of the X‑ray conversion target.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance activities on vacuum systems.
• Be part of the team designing the concept, architecture, and components of future systems.
• Train operations staff in the operation of high‑power electron beamlines and diagnostics.
• Conduct optimization work on existing systems, perform measurements and validation tests.
• Confirm system capabilities by designing testing methods.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in the fields of accelerator physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc. (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience with accelerators in a research or production environment.
• Broad understanding of accelerator beamline technology.
• Regularly engages in mentoring multiple team members in beamline physics and the associated systems.
• Expert level analytical and problem‑solving skills; organizational and project management skills for self and teams.
• Embrace and model the Niowave Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal.
• Understand how to integrate into a new team/organization – appreciate the history of current state, know how and when to make suggestions, as well as using just the right pace to reach the improved future state.
• Understand their own communication and learning styles, can assess others’ styles, and is able to find the right path to connect the two.

Great to Have

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in the fields of accelerator physics, electrical or mechanical engineering, etc. (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of power electronics related experience.
• 5+ or more years of experience with power electronics and accelerators in a research or production environment.
• Experience leading teams to complete large projects.
• 2+ years’ experience of direct supervisory experience of five or more people.

Work Environment

• Full‑time position.
• The company’s standard operating hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts.
• This position will have regular working hours during M – F with an expectation of adjusting to meet technical objectives and to meet with staff working outside of the standard operating hours as needed.
• Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area. Travel between locations is expected in the role.

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your interest and expertise.