Senior Radiation Detection Scientist - Lead Detector Tech

Crane Nuclear; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Nuclear is seeking a Senior Radiation Detection Scientist in the United States (Kentucky) to lead the research, design, modeling, development, and validation of advanced sensing technologies for reactor instrumentation and radiation monitoring.

The role combines detector physics, computational modeling, signal processing, and product development to deliver neutron and gamma-ray detectors to market, with leadership across multidisciplinary teams and collaboration with customers and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MS in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.
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Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel neutron and gamma radiation detectors for nuclear reactors.
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Skills

Sensor modeling

Detector physics

Radiation detection

Signal processing

Statistical analysis

Technical leadership

Education

PhD in Physics / Applied Physics / Nuclear Eng

MS in Physics or related field

Tools

Monte Carlo simulation

Geant4

Data analysis tools

Job description

Crane Nuclear is seeking a Senior Radiation Detection Scientist in the United States (Kentucky) to lead the research, design, modeling, development, and validation of advanced sensing technologies for reactor instrumentation and radiation monitoring.

The role combines detector physics, computational modeling, signal processing, and product development to deliver neutron and gamma-ray detectors to market, with leadership across multidisciplinary teams and collaboration with customers and