Imaging Systems Engineer

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 makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop hardware, software, and algorithms for radiographic and CT imaging subsystems
• Participate in the development of image acquisition and processing algorithms, including AI-based solutions.
• Conduct system integration, performance testing, and troubleshooting across the imaging chain
• Author design documentation, risk assessments, and test protocols in accordance with quality system and regulatory standards
• Analyze field data and imaging system logs to diagnose failures and recommend improvements
• Integrate imaging solutions in support of product features by collaborating with product teams
• Support production, service, and sustaining engineering with imaging system maintenance and enhancement
• Prepare and present technical analyses, designs, and reviews
• Support project management oversight and execution to ensure successful product development outcomes
• Provide support to field engineers and clinical support staff to troubleshoot system performance and image quality
• Infrequent travel (<5%) may be required

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:
  • Required:
    • A minimum of two years of related experience and/or training, in a product development, academic, or research environment
    • Familiarity with fundamentals of imaging physics and signal processing techniques
    • Proficient use of modern tools (e.g. Matlab, Python, C++, AI) for simulation and development
    • Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
    • Collaborate effectively across diverse technical and functional teams
    • Demonstrated aptitude for accelerated learning and productivity
  • Preferred:
    • Graduate degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant technical discipline
    • Five years of design and development experience in imaging technology
    • Direct experience in the development of Radiography and CT imaging chains including x-ray sources, detectors, calibration and correction, image processing, reconstruction, and related software
    • Fluency in software and algorithm development environments
    • Experience leveraging machine learning solutions and toolkits
    • Experience with product development in a Medical Device or Regulated Product environment
    • Experience with technical project management or leadership
    • Familiarity with requirement and test management tools

• WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Indoor Environment: The position takes place indoors, providing a comfortable and climate-controlled workspace
• Sedentary Work: This role involves extended periods of sitting and working at a desk, requiring good ergonomic practices
• Computer Usage: Proficiency with computers, including software applications and communication tools, is essential for tasks and collaboration
• Minimal Physical Strain: While physical demands are generally low, occasional light lifting and moving of objects might be required
• Structured Schedule: This position usually follows regular business hours, promoting a consistent and predictable work routine

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The range for this position is $87,000 – $158,000. Each candidate’s compensation offer wi