Staff Engineer: X-ray & Optical Beamline Instrumentation

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks a Staff Engineer to support the development of X-ray and Laser science instruments, as well as X-ray and optical beamline systems at the Linac Coherent Light Source. The role emphasizes building robust mechanical assemblies and contributing to experimental facilities.

The successful candidate will have a BS in mechanical or industrial engineering, 5+ years in engineering, and hands-on experience with FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus) and CAD systems (Creo

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5 years' experience in engineering/engineering research with strong fundamentals in calculations.
• Experience performing finite element analysis using ANSYS or Abaqus.
• Experience analyzing precision optomechanical instrumentation components; reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of X-ray and Laser science instruments and beamline systems.
• Help lead the development of new operational capabilities for the Linac Coherent Light Source facility.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Seismic analysis

Automation scripting

Team collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Creo Parametric

Solid Edge

Job description

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks a Staff Engineer to support the development of X-ray and Laser science instruments, as well as X-ray and optical beamline systems at the Linac Coherent Light Source. The role emphasizes building robust mechanical assemblies and contributing to experimental facilities.

The successful candidate will have a BS in mechanical or industrial engineering, 5+ years in engineering, and hands-on experience with FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus) and CAD systems (Creo