Experimental X-ray Physicist

7 days ago


Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom Rapiscan Systems Full time
Job Description

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing 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 offer a range of scanning system configurations that leverage low, medium, and high-energy X-ray technology or multiple X-ray technologies to address each customer's unique security application requirements.

As an Experimental X-ray Physicist at Rapiscan Systems, you will be part of a larger Engineering team designing new technologies for X-ray and CT imaging in the security market. Your primary responsibility will be the design and prototyping of new and novel X-ray sources, with opportunities for involvement in the design of imaging systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Support the design and development of X-ray sources to improve image quality and threat detection capabilities in security screening systems.
  2. Report into the Senior X-ray Scientist and provide design and experimental support for technology development.
  3. Actively contribute to the design of key tube subsystems such as electron guns, cathode technologies, anode design, and high voltage insulators.
  4. Carry out assembly and experimental validation of new tube developments.
  5. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, and refine designs based upon findings.
  6. Work collaboratively within the wider Engineering team to support the development of new imaging technologies.
  7. Collaborate with the Production and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support the transfer of proven technologies into production.
  8. Support the continual improvement of current production technologies and legacy systems.
  9. Develop interactions with other science and engineering teams globally to engage on R&D projects.
  10. Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.


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