Senior Systems Scientist

About Us

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the ever changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of 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!

The senior systems scientist leads the research and investigation of new technologies for X-ray microscopy, pushing performance (resolution, contrast, speed, image quality, imaging modalities) beyond the state-of-the-art. This will involve contributing to and driving the organization’s research agenda, and owning research projects in your area.

The senior systems scientist’s research is focused on the prototyping, investigation, and quantitative characterization of novel detector components, X-ray sources, X-ray source operation and modes, improved system designs, and novel system concepts.

• Actively drive innovation in your area through sound understanding of relevant challenges and a high level of creativity.
• Collaborate with other scientists and engineers on subsystem and system research, characterization and development in the field of x-ray microscopy and CT.
• Research, investigate, design, test, and optimize various subsystems of X-ray microscopes, as well as examining how individual system components interact and translate into final system performance. Works with all other Engineering functions, Manufacturing and Marketing on the successful system integration and implementation.
• Support implementation & deployment of algorithmic solutions.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and communicate with project teams.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• Support visiting students and interns.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Computer Sciences.
• Significant experience in optical systems design, prototyping and quantitative characterization.
• Experience in using or designing X-ray sources, Detectors, tomography systems preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, including technical terms. Ability 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.

The annual pay range for this position is $139,000 – $174,000. The 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. This 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.

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay
• The list goes on!

Clara Cresswell

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer. Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).