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As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!\nLocation: Dublin, CA\nWhat’s the role?\nThe Senior Scientist - X-ray Source Control Systems leads research, prototyping, and quantitative characterization of next generation X-ray source technologies with a specialized focus on high voltage (HV) electronics, precision power delivery, and closed loop control systems. This role emphasizes the design and optimization of high voltage electron-optical subsystems, power electronics architectures, and real-time control strategies that ensure stable, high performance X-ray generation. You will define the technical agenda for HV subsystem development-covering emission power supplies, control firmware, beam stabilization electronics, and advanced diagnostic and protection circuits. Your contributions will directly advance source reliability, stability, spectral quality, lifetime, and integration into next generation X-ray microscopy platforms.\nSound Interesting?\nHere’s what you’ll do:\nHigh-Voltage Electronics & Power Systems- Design and optimize HV power supplies (20-200 kV), emission drivers, and beam control systems. Develop stable, low-noise power architectures and robust protection strategies (arc detection, fault tolerance, thermal limits).\n\nControl Systems & Stabilization- Build closed-loop control systems for beam current, voltage, and thermal stability. Develop embedded firmware (FPGA/MCU) and integrate sensors for real-time monitoring and performance optimization.\n\nElectron Optics Collaboration- Partner with electron-optics experts to ensure HV and control systems support precise beam formation and stable X-ray generation.\n\nPrototyping & Integration- Lead development and testing of HV electronics, control systems, and diagnostics. Work cross-functionally to integrate solutions into complete X-ray systems.\n\nLeadership & Innovation- Own projects end-to-end, mentor team members, and drive innovation in advanced HV and control technologies.\n\nDo you qualify?\nPhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with specialization in high voltage electronics, power systems, embedded control, or charged particle devices.\n\nDemonstrated experience designing or modeling HV power supplies, precision analog circuits, control systems, or radiation source electronics.\n\nExperience with electron guns, electron-optical lenses, vacuum devices, or Xray generation strongly preferred.\n\nHands-on experience with prototype electronics development, test automation, HV diagnostics, and control system characterization.\n\nFluency in English is required, including technical terms.\n\nAbility to work with and understand the work product of team members from all R&D-related departments, as well as Manufacturing and Marketing. Exceptional communication skills to resolve technical challenges between mechanical, electrical and software engineering, advanced development, manufacturing and marketing.\n\nThe annual pay range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000.\nThe pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.\nThis position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.\nWe have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!\nMedical\n\nVision\n\nDental\n\n401k Matching\n\nEmployee Assistance Programs\n\nVacation and sick pay\n\nThe list goes on!\n\nThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of requirements, duties, or responsibilities. 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