Job Description

Sigray has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineer to join our team in developing the next generation of laboratory X-ray systems. Sigray is a rapidly growing startup based in Concord CA that manufactures X-ray sources, optics, and systems. The X-ray systems include X-ray spectroscopy, microfluorescence, and nano- and micro- computed tomography as well as several unreleased instruments under active development.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of instrumentation design and programming of motion control systems. The ideal candidate will be comfortable administering hardware controls, such as the open source EPICS platform, across an install base of many systems, developing hardware drivers as needed, deciding key questions on control system architecture, and troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a timely manner. The candidate will work closely with product managers and other relevant stakeholders to define requirements for each system and prioritize development resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain a control system across Sigray’s entire product range
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and hardware
• Write drivers for new hardware as needed
• Develop and maintain control system software and hardware resources, including version control, upgrades, management of network configuration, and backups
• Write technical specifications and procedures for software and hardware systems
• Hold design reviews for new and improved systems

Skills

• Familiarity with instrumentation. X-ray instrumentation is a plus.
• Linux system administration and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to deliver solutions in tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and set priorities according to current demands

Experience

• 3 or more years experience working as an instrumentation engineer.
• Background in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a definite plus.
• Mechanical Engineering or Physics degrees are also bonuses.

Company Description

Sigray is a rapidly x-ray technology company located in Concord, CA. The company was started by Dr. Wenbing Yun, who previously founded Xradia, a world leading x-ray microscopy company that was later successfully acquired by Carl Zeiss as its x-ray microscopy unit. Sigray is well-funded by government grants and has customers from around the world. The company's culture is dynamic and R&D focused, and this is an excellent opportunity to work in a rapidly growing, dynamic company under the guidance and mentorship of leading experts in the x-ray instrumentation field.