X-ray Scientist

1 week ago

Salfords, Surrey, United Kingdom OSI Systems, Inc Full time

Job Overview

Rapiscan Detection is a leading provider of detection technology, offering cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud.

We leverage low, medium, and high-energy X-ray technology or multiple X-ray technologies to address each customer's unique security application requirements.

Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction.

Role Summary

This is an opportunity for an experimental X-ray scientist to join the X-ray source development team as part of a larger Engineering team designing new technologies for X-ray and CT imaging in the security market.

The role will primarily involve the design and prototyping of new and novel X-ray sources, with opportunities for involvement in the design of imaging systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the design and development of X-ray sources to improve image quality and threat detection capabilities in security screening systems.
  • Report into the Senior X-ray Scientist and provide design and experimental support for technology development.
  • Contribute to the design of key tube subsystems, such as electron guns, cathode technologies, anode design, high voltage insulators, etc.
  • Carry out assembly and experimental validation of new tube developments.
  • Analyse experimental data, interpret results, and refine designs based on findings.
  • Work collaboratively within the wider Engineering team to support the development of new imaging technologies.
  • Collaborate with the Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams to provide support for transferring proven technologies into production.
  • Support the continual improvement of current production technologies and legacy systems.
  • Develop interactions with other science and engineering teams globally to develop engagement on R&D projects.
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Postgraduate experience in experimental radiation physics.
  • Experience in the fields of ultra-high vacuum is required, with high voltage experience advantageous.
  • Strong experimental skills, including the ability to design and conduct complex experiments.
  • The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively within a developmental and manufacturing environment.
  • An understanding of X-ray dosimetry and shielding would be advantageous.
  • A PhD in experimental radiation physics or a related topic is preferred.

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