Senior Systems Scientist

ZEISS Group•Dublin, CA

2d•$139,000 - $174,000

About The Position

The senior systems scientist leads the research and investigation of new technologies for X-ray microscopy, pushing performance (resolution, contrast, speed, image quality, imaging modalities) beyond the state-of-the-art. This will involve contributing to and driving the organization’s research agenda, and owning research projects in your area. The senior systems scientist’s research is focused on the prototyping, investigation, and quantitative characterization of novel detector components, X-ray sources, X-ray source operation and modes, improved system designs, and novel system concepts.

Requirements

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Sciences.
Significant experience in optical systems design, prototyping and quantitative characterization.
Fluency in English is required, including technical terms.
Ability to work with and understand the work product of team members from all R&D-related departments, as well as Manufacturing and Marketing.
Exceptional communication skills to resolve technical challenges between mechanical, electrical and software engineering, advanced development, manufacturing and marketing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in using or designing X-ray sources, Detectors, tomography systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively drive innovation in your area through sound understanding of relevant challenges and a high level of creativity.
Collaborate with other scientists and engineers on subsystem and system research, characterization and development in the field of x-ray microscopy and CT.
Research, investigate, design, test, and optimize various subsystems of X-ray microscopes, as well as examining how individual system components interact and translate into final system performance.
Works with all other Engineering functions, Manufacturing and Marketing on the successful system integration and implementation.
Support implementation & deployment of algorithmic solutions.
Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and communicate with project teams.
Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
Support visiting students and interns.