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Sensor Physicist

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Crane Co.
Software Development • 11 - 50 employees
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The Sensor Physicist will design, model, and drive custom product development of 3He and 10B radiation proportional counters, ion chambers, fission chambers, UV flame detectors, and NaI(Tl) gamma sensors. This role combines detector physics, computational modeling, signal processing, and product development to create and manufacture neutron, gamma-ray, and UV detectors. This position requires a strong background in applied physics and the ability to translate scientific principles into commercially successful products through simulation, experimentation, data analysis, and cross-functional engineering collaboration, as well as to support product problem solving in a production environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design radiation detectors 3He, 10B proportional counters
  • Ion chambers
  • Fission chambers
  • MCNP modeling
  • Review radiation detector / sensor designs
  • Write/update detector design practices en route to becoming a subject matter expert on radiation detectors
  • Work with the production team on detector manufacturing and performance troubleshooting
  • Coordinate with functions across the business to ensure success of the product lines
  • Data analysis and detector evaluation
  • Work with customers on new detector designs, RMAs, and prospective new technologies
  • Inform plant leadership on issues impacting production team effortsAnalyze and solve physics-related problems involving radiation detectors
  • Research & Development
  • Convert customer requirements into system and product specifications.
  • Qualify new products
  • Present technical results to internal stakeholders, management, and possibly industry conferences.
  • Develop and expand Design Practices related to radiation detectors
Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience in sensor modeling and development, radiation detection.
  • Strong understanding of: Radiation interactions with matter
  • Detector physics
  • Neutron and gamma detection
  • Signal processing
  • Statistical analysis
  • Experience with experimental design, analyzing datasets and report writing.
  • Strong technical communication and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with gas filled neutron detector technologies.
  • Experience with Monte Carlo transport simulation and detector modeling
  • Familiarity with nuclear reactor instrumentation and homeland security systems.
  • Demonstrated innovation through patents, product launches, or technical publications.
Education

M.S. or B.S. in Physics, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering or related field.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

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Software development

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2017

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