Physicist – Control Systems & Magnetic Devices
Core
Lead control system development and operational support for critical magnetic device infrastructure at a world-class synchrotron light source.
Role type
Senior IC physicist (control systems & magnetic devices)
Builds
Control systems for 60+ insertion devices, magnetic measurement laboratories, and next-generation light source architectures
Domain
Accelerator physics / Synchrotron radiation facilities / Magnetic devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Control system design, EPICS framework, C/C++, Python, Linux, PLC-based systems, system architecture, project lifecycle management, scientific research, mentoring
Preferred skills
Accelerator control systems, AI/ML for diagnostics, distributed control architectures, industrial networking, motion control, high-availability environments
Technologies
EPICS, C, C++, Python, Linux, PLC
Responsibilities
Modernize and troubleshoot control systems for 60+ insertion devices; Integrate AI/ML for diagnostics and predictive maintenance; Oversee control systems for three magnetic measurement laboratories; Design instrumentation solutions for next-generation light sources; Mentor junior staff and students; Publish research and present at conferences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities