Senior X-ray Source Engineer – HV Electronics & Optics

Carl Zeiss X-ray Microscopy, Inc.; 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 in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer/Scientist for X‑ray Source Development to lead next‑generation source design, HV electronics, and closed‑loop control systems. You will drive electron optics, prototype X‑ray sources, and integrate them into high‑performance imaging systems.

Applicants should have a PhD or Master’s in physics/engineering, hands‑on prototype experience, and strong cross‑functional collaboration skills. Competitive salary and robust benefits offered.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree with specialization in electron optics, charged‑particle systems, vacuum devices, or radiation physics.
• 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 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Electron Gun & Beam Optics: Design advanced electron gun architectures and high‑performance lens systems using simulation tools.
• X‑ray Target Physics: Analyze interactions to enhance X‑ray output and efficiency; develop novel target designs and cooling strategies.
• Prototype Development: Lead prototyping of X‑ray sources and characterize performance to refine designs.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate X‑ray sources into imaging systems and solve integration challenges.
• Technical Leadership: Drive projects from concept to completion and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electron optics experience

High voltage electronics

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

PhD or Master in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

ZEISS in Dublin, CA, seeks a Senior Engineer/Scientist for X‑ray Source Development to lead next‑generation source design, HV electronics, and closed‑loop control systems. You will drive electron optics, prototype X‑ray sources, and integrate them into high‑performance imaging systems.

Applicants should have a PhD or Master’s in physics/engineering, hands‑on prototype experience, and strong cross‑functional collaboration skills. Competitive salary and robust benefits offered.