Sr. Scientist - CZT Detector Systems & Integration Engineer

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We are seeking a Sr Scientist CZT (Cadmium Zinc Telluride) Detector Systems & Integration Engineer to lead the hands-on execution and system-level integration of CZT-based detector technologies supporting SPECT image formation. This role bridges detector physics, electronics, calibration, and image formation, ensuring reliable, scalable hardware and software integration across prototypes and production-intent systems.

This position is based in Hoffman Estates, IL, with a competitive relocation package available for qualified out-of-state candidates.

You are responsible for:

• Integrating (Cadmium Zinc Telluride) CZT detector modules with front-end electronics, readout/DAQ systems, mechanical assemblies, and thermal structures to enable end-to-end system functionality.

• Supporting system-level alignment, grounding, shielding, and EMC requirements to ensure stable and compliant detector performance.

• Assembling, debugging, and testing prototype systems while troubleshooting complex issues across detector physics, electronics, calibration, and mechanical integration.

• Supporting energy calibration, charge-sharing correction, and stability characterization through data analysis and close collaboration with calibration and image formation teams.

• Serving as the technical integration interface across physics, electronics, calibration, and image formation teams to maintain system-wide consistency and alignment.

• Documenting procedures, test configurations, and lessons learned while contributing to design guidelines, standards, and best practices that support scalability and long-term sustainability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor radiation detectors (CZT strongly preferred), including system integration, lab prototyping, and debugging.

• Working knowledge of front-end electronics, data acquisition (DAQ), calibration methods, and performance characterization.

• Strong experimental skills with a proven ability to troubleshoot complex, interdisciplinary system issues.

• Comfortable translating theory into practical, working hardware.

• Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and execution-focused.

• Effective communicator across physics, engineering, and software disciplines.

• Able to work independently while providing critical technical support to senior engineers and leaders.

• Willing to engage with legacy systems while supporting next-generation platform development.

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The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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