Muon Beamline Engineer (m/f/d)
Core
Design and optimize the physical muon beamline (capture, transport, shielding) connecting production to scanned objects for medical imaging applications.
Role type
Senior IC beamline engineer (muon physics)
Builds
Muon beam transport systems and shielding models for PRIMA and LPA-based sources
Domain
Medical imaging / Particle physics
Required skills
GEANT4 fluency, shielding and background physics, beam optics design, fast-model development, radiation-aware magnet engineering
Preferred skills
Experience with polychromatic beams, procurement of magnets, Skunkworks-style team ownership
Technologies
GEANT4, LPA-based muon sources, permanent magnets, electromagnets
Responsibilities
Develop concepts for efficient muon capture and controllable transport; Develop holistic models for beamline shielding balancing background reduction and signal loss; Build fast simulation tools for beamline optimization; Optimize beamline collection and transport optics and lead subsequent procurement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
