Research & Development Full Time Canada Hybrid $95,000
- $130,000 CAD per year Based in Richmond, BC, on the beautiful west coast of Canada, Ideon Technologies uses the energy from supernova explosions to image down to 1km beneath the Earth’s surface. A spin-off from TRIUMF (Canada’s particle physics lab), Ideon is a world pioneer in cosmic-ray muon tomography. The team developed a subsurface intelligence platform that integrates proprietary detectors, imaging systems, inversion technologies, and artificial intelligence to provide x-ray-like visibility underground. By transforming muon data into reliable 3D density maps, Ideon helps geologists identify, characterize, and monitor mineral deposits with confidence. This reduces risk and cost of traditional methods, while saving time, optimizing return, and minimizing environmental impact across the mining value chain. In turn, this is helping accelerate the world’s transition to low
- impact mining and transform how companies find the critical minerals required to power the global shift to clean energy. The Role We are seeking a Physicist who will work as part of our research and development team to brainstorm, develop, and refine solutions that make up our subsurface intelligence platform. You will work on refining our current suite of systems, but also on developing new cutting-edge technologies so that we can expand

what we offer
to our customers. You will report to the Principal Physicist and focus on the following activities:
- Design and execute experiments in the lab which will drive the design and development of our technology platform
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new sensors
- Characterize detector performance, including resolution, efficiency, and other performance metrics




- Develop and maintain Python and C++ code in Linux for Monte Carlo simulation (e.g. Geant4), data inversion, detector performance analysis and hardware design optimization.
- Analyze and interpret muon data from lab and field deployments, and troubleshoot issues across the hardware, firmware and software chain.
- Advise manufacturing and engineering so our hardware always meets or exceeds its core sensing requirements.
- Document results meticulously and contribute to patents, technical reports and, where appropriate, publications. Priorities in the first few months will include:
- Familiarizing yourself with our current technology platform to be able to effectively troubleshoot and correct issues
- Performing lab tests that will drive the design of our next-generation detectors Success in the role looks like/Outcomes we are looking for include:
- You actively contribute to the development of our technology platform through design, simulation, and testing
- You provide in-depth advice to the manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure that our hardware always meets or exceeds core sensing capabilities to provide high quality, useful data that supports our customer solutions. Qualifications Must-haves – You’ll need the following to move forward in the hiring process (and be successful in the role).
- Degree in physics or equivalent, preferably PhD, but MSc degree combined with rich experience and skillset will also be considered




- Solid understanding of subatomic particles, as well as electromagnetic theory
- Expert-level skills and experience with object-oriented coding in Python including with NumPy, Matplotlib, Pandas, SciPy libraries
- Minimum intermediate-level experience with Linux, very familiar with shell scripting (Bash, zsh, or other)
- Minimum intermediate-level experience programming with C++
- Experience setting up experiments to test research hypotheses
- Familiarity using oscilloscopes, signal generators, and similar electronic lab equipment
- Attention to detail and meticulous documentation of experiment outcomes
- Well-developed communication skills in English at a fluent or professional level; able to be assertive and respectful
- Legally able and currently documented to work full time hours in Canada We also look for the following for all new Ideon team members:
- Experience or excitement for working in a tech scale-up; happy to wear a few hats and learn on the fly
- A can-do attitude and creative solutioning mindset with great problem-solving skills
- Willingness to learn, be adaptable, and take initiative in an ever-evolving environment
- Able to work well under pressure and to meet scheduled deadlines
- Able to uncover and present options for improvement and streamlining
- Solid teamwork skills; you’ll jump in to help where you can
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders
- Interest in or knowledge of the mining industry or geosciences field
- Able to add something “extra” to our culture beyond the work that you do (maybe you like to wow people with your home-baked goods, display wicked improv skills, organize and play in post-work

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