Physicist/Scientist- X-Ray Source Modeling
Core
Own physics modeling for X-ray source performance limits, covering electron optics, thermal behavior, and X-ray generation/transport.
Role type
Senior IC physicist (X-ray source modeling)
Builds
High-fidelity simulation models for X-ray source designs
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / X-ray physics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Finite element methods, Multiphysics simulation, Python/C/C++, Scripting for simulation workflows, Design of experiments, Uncertainty quantification
Preferred skills
Monte Carlo radiation transport, X-ray optics simulation, Cathode physics, High-vacuum practice, Mechanical CAD
Technologies
COMSOL, Opera, CST, ANSYS, Lorentz, FEniCS, Geant4, TOPAS, SHADOW, OASYS, XRT, McXtrace, SRW
Responsibilities
Simulate electron optics end-to-end including thermionic emission and space-charge effects; Build coupled electrothermal models of beam power deposition; Model X-ray generation and transport including spectral shaping; Quantify and communicate model uncertainty; Design experiments to test models and interpret results; Translate sensitivity results into design and manufacturing decisions; Script and version simulation workflows; Mentor junior physicists and engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC