Niowave is Hiring an Accelerator Physicist/ Engineer Near Lansing, MI
Accelerator Physicist / Engineer
Join a fast-growing, high-tech research and manufacturing company located next to beautiful Old Town Lansing. Niowave is a leader in the development of superconducting particle accelerators for the production of medical and industrial radioisotopes. The team is now scaling up to meet a worldwide demand for critical radioisotopes. These include the most-commonly used nuclear medicine tracer, molybdenum-99, and the revolutionary cancer-killing actinium-225.
Summary/objective
Full-time position for research and development physicists and engineers, at multiple levels of experience and responsibility, to work on increasing functionality and reliability of hardware systems for superconducting particle accelerators. These include high voltage, cryogenic, vacuum, and high-power radiofrequency systems that support high-power electron beams for isotope production.
Job Duties
Commission and operate particle accelerators for R&D and production
Document commissioning results and operation work
Work with other accelerator physicists and engineers in understanding and improving performance
Assist manufacturing and assembly groups in the construction of new accelerator installations
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in the fields of science or technology (or equivalent relevant experience)
Depth of knowledge in one or more practical aspects of accelerators, especially:
microwave engineering
beam optics
controls systems (up to acoustic frequency response)
Ability to analyze measurement data and present conclusions
Problem-solving skills in operating hardware
Participate in a team to produce working hardware from an idea
Job Conditions
Move between offices and buildings to access accelerator hardware and prototypes
Shift work may include evening, night, and early morning shifts, as well as fixed or rotating schedules
Operate computers and diagnostic hardware like multimeters and oscilloscopes
Extract and communicate information from design documents, test reports, electrical schematics and manufacturing prints
*Please include a cover letter with your resume and application.