Imaging Physicist

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity : the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

Company Statement :

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer.

At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day - helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity : the chance to change the fight against cancer - helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world.

Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makestreatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

SUMMARY :

Provides physics expertise as part of collaborative design team to develop product capabilities to meet project timelines. Contributes to project success as Subject Matter Expert in imaging physics, including x-ray generation, detection, and image corrections.

REPORTING TO / DEPARTMENT :

Reports to the Manager of the Imaging Components group in the Imaging Systems functional area of Accuray's Department of Research & Development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Monitor and represent Imaging Systems in product requirements, project planning, and global industry and regulatory standards

Develop and design to top level product requirements to define and achieve specified performance of imaging subsystems

Characterize and measure various components of the imaging chain to model, specify, develop and verify the overall performance of the imaging system

In conjunction with sub-systems or functions (Source, Detection, Electro-mechanical systems, Reconstruction, other), develop calibration techniques and support tools to meet image quality specifications and metrics

Provide design and test documents supporting the functions being developed

Participate with the entire Imaging Systems team to develop strategies and design approaches around the production, processing and analysis of images

Collaborate in a product development environment to extend existing and introduce new imaging features

Support production, service, and sustaining engineering in troubleshooting and correcting anomalies in the imaging chain

Present concise designs, reports, and analyses through written and oral reviews

Infrequent travel (

CORE COMPETENCIES : Personal Excellence

Effective in communication, demonstrates professionalism at all times, and has an accurate picture of self

Strengthening the Team

Demonstrates high performance standards and effectively collaborates with the team, demonstrates a sense of ownership over assigned deliverables, and shows a high degree of motivation toward achieving individual and team goals

Drive for Results

Applies financial discipline and a good business sense, supports change, and makes high quality and timely decisions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Preferred or Desired :

Experience with medical devices or Regulated Product environments

Graduate degree in a related area - Physics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Image and Signal processing - or equivalent from a group recognized in the field of radiation detection and related technologies

Five years of design and development experience in a technical industry (suitable academic experience will be considered)

Experience with product development in a Medical Device or Regulated Product environment

Experience with imaging device design and image processing (Medical imaging preferred like CT, fluoroscopy, or radiography systems)

Background and / or experience in solid state physics related to radiation detectors

Required :

A minimum of two years of related experience and / or training, in a product development environment; academic or research environment

Direct experience in the development of systems across the entire imaging chain including sources (X-ray generators and tubes preferred), detectors, and image corrections for Radiography and CT reconstruction

Adequate knowledge of modern development tools (e.g. Matlab, Monte Carlo) for simulation is required

Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills

Must be able to work in a multi-functional team environment

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.