Sensor Physicist

Crane Nuclear; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Company in Kentucky seeks a Sensor Physicist to design, model, and drive development of 3He and 10B detectors, ion chambers, fission chambers, UV flame detectors, and NaI(Tl) gamma sensors. You will translate physics into commercial products through simulation, experimentation, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

The role involves detector physics, data analysis, and production support to solve problems and advance product lines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sensor modeling and development, radiation detection.
• Strong understanding of radiation interactions with matter, detector physics, neutron and gamma detection.
• Experience with experimental design, analyzing datasets and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Design radiation detectors: 3He and 10B counters, ion chambers, fission chambers.
• MCNP modeling and detector design review.
• Develop design practices and become SME on radiation detectors.
• Collaborate with production for manufacturing and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure product line success.
• Data analysis and detector evaluation.
• Engage with customers on new detector designs and RMAs.
• Inform leadership on production-impacting issues.
• Solve physics-related detector problems.

Skills

Sensor modeling

Radiation detection

Detector physics

Signal processing

Statistical analysis

Education

M.S. or B.S. in Physics/Applied Physics/Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MCNP modeling

Job description

The Sensor Physicist will design, model, and drive custom product development of 3He and 10B radiation proportional counters, ion chambers, fission chambers, UV flame detectors, and NaI(Tl) gamma sensors. This role combines detector physics, computational modeling, signal processing, and product development to create and manufacture neutron, gamma-ray, and UV detectors.

This position requires a strong background in applied physics and the ability to translate scientific principles into commercially successful products through simulation, experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering collaboration, as well as to support product problem solving in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Design radiation detectors
  • 3He, 10B proportional counters
  • Ion chambers
  • Fission chambers
• MCNP modeling
• Review radiation detector / sensor designs
• Write/update detector design practices en route to becoming a subject matter expert on radiation detectors
• Work with the production team on detector manufacturing and performance troubleshooting
• Coordinate with functions across the business to ensure success of the product lines
• Data analysis and detector evaluation
• Work with customers on new detector designs, RMAs, and prospective new technologies
• Inform plant leadership on issues impacting production team efforts
• Analyze and solve physics-related problems involving radiation detectors

Research & Development

• Convert customer requirements into system and product specifications.
• Qualify new products
• Present technical results to internal stakeholders, management, and possibly industry conferences.
• Develop and expand Design Practices related to radiation detectors

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sensor modeling and development, radiation detection.
• Strong understanding of:
• Radiation interactions with matter
• Detector physics
• Neutron and gamma detection
• Signal processing
• Statistical analysis
• Experience with experimental design, analyzing datasets and report writing.
• Strong technical communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas filled neutron detector technologies.
• Experience with Monte Carlo transport simulation and detector modeling
• Familiarity with nuclear reactor instrumentation and homeland security systems.
• Demonstrated innovation through patents, product launches, or technical publications.

Education

• M.S. or B.S. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.

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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.