Senior Experimental Physicist

6 days ago


Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom RAPISCAN SYSTEMS Full time

Leading X-ray Scientist Position

Rapiscan Systems, a leading provider of detection technology, is seeking an experienced Senior Experimental Physicist to join their X-ray source development team. This role involves designing and prototyping new and novel X-ray sources for security screening systems.

About the Role

This position will suit an experimental physicist or scientist with some experience in X-ray or high power electron tube design. The successful candidate will support the design and development of X-ray sources to improve image quality and threat detection capabilities.

  • To lead the design and development of X-ray sources to enhance image quality and threat detection.
  • To work closely with the Senior X-ray Scientist and provide design and experimental support for technology development.
  • To actively contribute to the design of key tube subsystems such as electron guns, cathode technologies, anode design, high voltage insulators, etc.
  • To assemble and experimentally validate new tube developments.
  • To analyze experimental data, interpret results, and refine designs based on findings.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled experimental physicist or scientist with a postgraduate degree in experimental radiation physics. Experience in ultra-high vacuum is required, with high voltage experience being advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have strong experimental skills, including the ability to design and conduct complex experiments. They must also be able to work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate effectively in a developmental and manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

We offer an excellent salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, car scheme, excellent career development opportunities, and 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays increasing to 29 days after 10 years' service. Other benefits include life insurance, pension, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and healthcare cash plan.



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