Senior Scientist, X-ray Source Control & HV Systems

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

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Job summary

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist – X-ray Source Control Systems in Dublin, CA. You will lead HV electronics, power supplies, and closed-loop control designs for next-generation X-ray sources.

The role focuses on emission power supplies, control firmware, beam stabilization, and diagnostics to improve reliability, spectral quality, and system integration within advanced X-ray microscopy platforms. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with specialization in high voltage electronics, power systems, embedded control, or charged particle devices.
• Demonstrated experience designing or modelling HV power supplies, precision analog circuits, control systems, or radiation source electronics.
• Experience with electron guns, electron-optical lenses, vacuum devices, or Xray generation strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with prototype electronics development, test automation, HV diagnostics, and control system characterisation.
• Fluency in English is required, including technical terms.

Responsibilities

• High-Voltage Electronics & Power Systems – Design and optimise HV power supplies (20-200 kV), emission drivers, and beam control systems. Develop stable, low-noise power architectures and robust protection strategies (arc detection, fault tolerance).
• Control Systems & Stabilisation – Build closed-loop control systems for beam current, voltage, and thermal stability. Develop embedded firmware (FPGA/MCU) and integrate sensors for real-time monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Electron Optics Collaboration – Partner with electron-optics experts to ensure HV and control systems support precise beam formation and stable X-ray generation.
• Prototyping & Integration – Lead development and testing of HV electronics, control systems and diagnostics. Work cross-functionally to integrate solutions into complete X-ray systems.
• Leadership & Innovation – Own projects end-to-end, mentor team members, and drive innovation in advanced HV and control technologies.

Skills

HV electronics

Embedded control

Beam stability

Prototype electronics

Education

PhD or Master’s in Electrical Engineering/Physics

Tools

FPGA

MCU

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist – X-ray Source Control Systems in Dublin, CA. You will lead HV electronics, power supplies, and closed-loop control designs for next-generation X-ray sources.

The role focuses on emission power supplies, control firmware, beam stabilization, and diagnostics to improve reliability, spectral quality, and system integration within advanced X-ray microscopy platforms. English fluency is required.