Spectral Instruments, a world leader in high-performance scientific CCD and CMOS imaging, is seeking a Detector Physicist to join our Research and Development organization.

Company Profile

Spectral Instruments designs and manufactures high-accuracy electronic imaging systems that meet the most demanding imaging requirements across a broad range of technologies. Camera systems from Spectral are used in applications including basic high-energy physics research, pharmaceutical research, X-ray crystallography, astronomy, and many other scientific disciplines.

The focus our company has maintained on high quality, cutting edge products has allowed us to continue to grow at a steady rate uninfluenced by fluctuating economic environments. Our success has resulted from our understanding of customers' applications and our creating camera systems to meet their demanding requirements. Our sales are driven by the unequaled performance of our cameras and by our excellent technical support.

Job Responsibilities

The duties of the person employed are to interact with device designers for development of new sensors, evaluate new sensor designs, assist engineering with implementation of new sensors in imaging systems, and help troubleshoot sensor performance related problems.

A person in this role will:

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   Use their knowledge of the state of the art in imaging technology to determine the best approach scientific imaging measurement system for critical applications.

   
   
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   Assess commercially available sensors for suitability for scientific measurement applications.

   
   
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   Interact with device designers to develop custom sensors when no viable commercially available parts exist.

   
   
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   Direct the development of electronic test hardware and software to evaluate sensor performance.

   
   
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   Participate in the design and development of imaging systems as a sensor specialist.

Education:

Minimum education requirements are a bachelor’s degree in Physics or electrical engineering plus 5 years relevant experience. An advanced degree in Physics or electrical engineering is preferred.

Skills:

Necessary skills include:

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   A solid understanding of electronic imaging principles, including the physics of CCD and CMOS sensors.

   
   
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   Sufficient familiarity with electronic and software systems to be able to set specifications and analyze cost/benefit trade offs.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted as e-mail responses to this advertisement, with attachments in MS Word or simple text format, or by standard U.S. mail. No telephone calls or walk-ins will be accepted for this (or any other) position.

Please send e-mail to ccdph@specinst.com or mail resumes to: Human Resources Manager; Spectral Instruments; P.O. Box 85430; Tucson, AZ, USA 85745.