Accelerator Research & Development Supervisor

Position: Accelerator Research & Development Supervisor

Location: Lansing, MI

Job : 341

# of Openings: 1

We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.

You are a technically curious leader who enjoys solving complex accelerator challenges while helping others grow in their capability and confidence. You bring deep technical judgment, but you are just as comfortable coaching staff members, setting priorities, and creating clarity for a team. You are collaborative by nature and work well across disciplines to translate complex physics into practical solutions, test methods, and system improvements.

You value thoughtful experimentation, strong documentation, and learning from both results and setbacks. You take ownership for team outcomes and create an environment where people feel challenged, supported, and connected to the larger mission. Words that describe you include curious, analytical, collaborative, grounded, encouraging, and accountable.

The Accelerator R&D Supervisor provides technical and people leadership for accelerator physics activities supporting the design, development, modeling, and performance characterization of Niowave's superconducting electron accelerator systems. This hands-on supervisory role leads the day-to-day work and development of accelerator physics staff while maintaining active technical involvement in accelerator system performance. The Supervisor provides subject matter expertise, establishes and communicates technical priorities, and collaborates across Engineering, Accelerator MS&T, and Accelerator Production to advance accelerator capability and support effective transfer of new systems into commissioning and routine operation.

• Master’s degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Accelerator Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in accelerator physics, accelerator development, beam physics, or closely related research and development
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of accelerator physics, including beam dynamics and optics, superconducting accelerator systems, RF/microwave systems, beam diagnostics, magnet systems, vacuum systems, or accelerator controls
• Experience with the following:
  • Applying analytical, computational, and experimental methods to the design, development, characterization, or improvement of particle accelerator systems
  • Analyzing experimental and diagnostic data, interpreting results, and developing technically sound conclusions and recommendations
  • Translating accelerator physics concepts and requirements into practical system designs, experiments, test methods, or hardware solutions
• 3+ years of supervisory experience including day-to-day activities of a team of 6 or more with demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, establish career development tracks, and succession planning
• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
  • Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
  • Appreciates the current…