Instrument Design Physicist - Mass Spectrometry

Agilent Technologies

CA, United States
$205,920.00 - $321,750.00pyr; bonus, stock, + bene...
Mass spectrometry optics design
Ion optics design
Vacuum systems design
Leverage scientific and engineering expertise to lead, influence, and advance Agilent’s Mass Spectrometry portfolio

Job Summary

  • Leverage scientific and engineering expertise to lead, influence, and advance Agilent’s Mass Spectrometry portfolio.
  • Initiate, design, and execute scientific research and development strategies for mass spectrometry optics and instrument design.
  • Contribute to scientific literature, professional forums, and patent applications while interfacing with cross-functional teams and customers.

Matching Summary

Leverage scientific and engineering expertise to lead, influence, and advance Agilent’s Mass Spectrometry portfolio.

Salary

$205,920.00 - $321,750.00/yr; Bonus, stock, and benefits eligibility; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mass Spectrometry optics design
  • Ion optics design
  • Vacuum systems design
  • Ion detection systems
  • High-voltage power supplies
  • RF electrodes
  • Digitizer systems

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Internal technical consultant
  • Customer insights gathering
  • Intellectual property reviews
  • State-of-the-art principle awareness

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Physics or related discipline
  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • Demonstrated success in ion optics design
  • Experience with Mass Spectrometry detector technologies (MCP-based)
  • Experience with high-voltage and RF power supplies
  • Practical experience with high-vacuum system design
  • Proficiency with simulation tools (SIMION, ANSYS)
  • Strong Python programming capability
  • Solid knowledge of materials science concepts

Work Rights

Not specified

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