Senior X-ray Source Engineer & Beam Optics Lead

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc. in; 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 X-ray Microscopy, Inc. in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer/Scientist to spearhead the development of next-generation X-ray sources with a strong focus on high voltage electronics, precision power delivery, and closed-loop control systems.

You will drive advanced electron optics and X-ray source design from simulation and research through prototyping and system integration. You’ll lead projects across concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with mechanical,

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing or modeling electron guns, electron-optical lenses, or charged-particle transport systems.
• Experience with X-ray generation, X-ray targets, high-vacuum systems, or miniaturized radiation sources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design advanced electron gun architectures and high-performance lens systems to deliver a stable high-brightness beam.
• Analyze electron–target interactions to enhance X-ray output and efficiency; develop novel target designs and cooling strategies.
• Lead prototyping of X-ray sources, including assembly and iterative testing of electron-optical assemblies and targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate X-ray sources into imaging systems and meet performance requirements.
• Drive projects from concept to completion with clear technical direction and milestone management.

Skills

Electron optics

X-ray source design

Prototype development

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

PhD or Master’s in Physics / Electrical Engineering / Materials Science

Job description

ZEISS X-ray Microscopy, Inc. in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer/Scientist to spearhead the development of next-generation X-ray sources with a strong focus on high voltage electronics, precision power delivery, and closed-loop control systems.

You will drive advanced electron optics and X-ray source design from simulation and research through prototyping and system integration. You’ll lead projects across concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with mechanical,