Proton System Architect
The Proton Therapy System Architect is the high-level designer of the proton therapy system that incorporates the dielectric-wall accelerator. She or he will lead the design of the structure of the system, including its hardware and software subsystems, by defining the essential core design features. The Proton Therapy System Architect develops the high-level system specifications and assists with developing the subsystems engineering specifications, each based on the anticipated user needs and desires for the system. The Proton Therapy System Architect must maintain the integrity of that vision as it evolves during detailed design and implementation. The Proton Therapy System Architect will understand which technology is commercially available for integration into the system and what must be developed internally, while focusing on the cost/benefit, reliability, quality, ease of use, scalability, and other factors of intrinsic in either solution.
The employee will work closely with the Product Manager to understand users’ needs and is the primary engineering voice for translating the user needs and desires that are gathered by the Product Manager. The Proton Therapy System Architect and Product Manager will work together to map the product features, specifications, and road map today and into the future.
The Proton Therapy System Architect will also direct an architectural team that is responsible for the development of the hardware and software interfaces between the major subsystems. The interfaces must be built upon relatively clean and simple concepts that allow for the ready adaptation of the system to internal or external technological developments that can be incorporated into the system during its product evolution. Each proton therapy system will be used by customers for many years and during that time advancements and upgrades will become available for implementation in the field and in the manufacturing.
Qualifications:
- An advanced post-secondary degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or comparable technical degree. Suitable work experience in a technically related field may be considered in lieu of formal education.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in medical equipment or medical software industry.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in systems architecture or system requirements engineering.
- Experience in development of particle therapy systems or other complex medical device technologies such as radiation therapy systems, CT, and linear accelerators.
- Excellent problem solving skills desired
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills preferred
- Good or proven interpersonal skills desired
- Good computer skills, including the use of standard office software programs including spreadsheet, word-processing, and email applications.
- High level of professional integrity and attention to detail preferred
- Familiarity with the use of engineering tools such as version control and defect tracking systems.
This position will be based in Madison, WI. If interested in this position, please forward cover letter and resume to