Senior X-ray Source Engineer

ZEISS Group; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

Job summary

ZEISS is seeking a Senior Engineer/Scientist for X-ray Source Development in Dublin, CA. You will lead development of next‑generation X-ray sources focused on HV electronics, precision power delivery, and closed loop control.

You will drive simulation, prototyping, and system integration, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and marketing teams to deliver high-brightness imaging performance.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in physics, EE, materials science with specialization in electron optics.
• Experience designing electron guns or charged-particle transport systems.
• Experience with X-ray generation, high-vacuum systems, or miniaturized radiation sources.
• Hands-on prototype development and experimental setup experience.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and technical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of next-generation X-ray sources from concept to prototype.
• Design electron guns and lens systems to achieve high-brightness beams.
• Analyze electron-target interactions and cooling strategies.
• Prototype and test assemblies, characterize performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and marketing teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Electron guns design

Electron optics

X-ray source development

Prototype development

System integration

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD or Master’s in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

Beam simulation software

Job description

ZEISS is seeking a Senior Engineer/Scientist for X-ray Source Development in Dublin, CA. You will lead development of next‑generation X-ray sources focused on HV electronics, precision power delivery, and closed loop control.

You will drive simulation, prototyping, and system integration, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and marketing teams to deliver high-brightness imaging performance.