Detector Engineer
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory • Menlo Park, CA • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
**Job Description**
**Position Overview**
The Detector Department within the Experimental Operations Division at SLAC�s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS-II) Directorate is seeking a Detector Technologist to develop, deploy, and support our cutting-edge x-ray detector systems. This role contributes to transformative physical and biological research at one of the world�s premier research facilities, home to the first hard x-ray free-electron laser. X-ray detectors are integral to experiment success, requiring continued development to meet the demands of the LCLS-II-HE upgrade and future advancements.
As part of the LCLS Detector Operations Department, you will collaborate with LCLS users, scientific and engineering teams, and SLAC management to maintain, optimize, and advance state-of-the-art x-ray detector systems. Your responsibilities will bridge technical expertise, operational support, and user interaction to ensure seamless detector integration and optim...
**Position Overview**
The Detector Department within the Experimental Operations Division at SLAC�s Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS-II) Directorate is seeking a Detector Technologist to develop, deploy, and support our cutting-edge x-ray detector systems. This role contributes to transformative physical and biological research at one of the world�s premier research facilities, home to the first hard x-ray free-electron laser. X-ray detectors are integral to experiment success, requiring continued development to meet the demands of the LCLS-II-HE upgrade and future advancements.
As part of the LCLS Detector Operations Department, you will collaborate with LCLS users, scientific and engineering teams, and SLAC management to maintain, optimize, and advance state-of-the-art x-ray detector systems. Your responsibilities will bridge technical expertise, operational support, and user interaction to ensure seamless detector integration and optim...