What are the responsibilities and job description for the Linac Field Engineer position at PeerSource?
PeerSource Oncology is currently recruiting for multiple Linac Field Engineers on a Direct Hire basis. This role can be based out of any of the following locations: Washington DC, College Station TX, St. Louis MO, Raleigh NC (possibly), North Orlando FL, or Chicago IL.
Summary
We are seeking a Field Service Engineer to support, maintain, and troubleshoot linear accelerators (Linacs) and related radiation therapy systems. You will provide high quality, onsite support to a variety of hospitals and cancer centers in the metro area.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repair radiation therapy equipment, including linear accelerators (mainly Varian with some Elekta), Hexapod robotic couches, on-board imaging systems (CBCT, kV/MV), and Patient positioning / QA systems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to OEM and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with clinical staff (physicists, dosimetrists, therapists) to minimize downtime and optimize system performance.
- Maintain service documentation and compliance logs for FDA, NRC, and Joint Commission.
- Manage part orders, troubleshooting tickets, and escalate complex issues as needed.
- Travel to client sites within assigned territory for scheduled and on-demand service.
- Participate in on-call rotation for emergency service coverage.
Required Skills
- 2 years of experience servicing Varian linear accelerators in radiation therapy environments.
- Strong familiarity with high-voltage systems, RF components, motion control, and/or robotics.
- Strong mechanical, electrical, and software troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and customer-facing service mindset.
- Comfortable working in compliance-heavy environments (HIPAA, FDA, NRC).
- Willingness to travel to client sites in and around the local metro area. Minimal out of state travel may be required.
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Prior military-trained electronics background is preferred.
This is a salaried, 40 hour/week position with good benefits and a strong work/life balance.
H1/TN sponsorship and relocation assistance is available!
PeerSource Oncology is a nationwide radiation oncology recruiting & staffing firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. Contact us for more details!
