What does a radiation detector engineer do?

A Radiation Detector Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains devices that detect, measure, and analyze radiation levels. These professionals work with a variety of technologies, including scintillation counters, semiconductor detectors, and gas-filled detectors, to ensure accurate radiation detection in fields such as nuclear power, medical imaging, environmental monitoring, and homeland security. They also troubleshoot instruments, optimize performance, and may be involved in research to improve detector sensitivity and reliability.