Work at X-Spectrum

THE COMPANY

Eager to join a growing startup that develops and produces high tech instruments to advance science? If we currently don’t have a suitable job opening for your profile, you are welcome to send a speculative application at any time.
X-Spectrum GmbH is a spin off company of the German research institute DESY. We provide cutting-edge detectors for X-ray experiments at large-scale research facilities and laboratories. Our next generation X-ray cameras make a difference and enable faster and better research.
We are a truly international team embedded in one of the world’s leading research centers and work with industrial partners and scientists from many major research centers around the world.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

X-Spectrum is located on the campus of the DESY research center in the beautiful city of Hamburg, Germany

  • Be part of a growing startup with excellent advancement opportunities
  • Enter an exciting international research community
  • Be independent, creative and develop your own customer base

If you think we should get to know you, send your application to jobs@x-spectrum.de

Vacancies

Marketing Manager (f/m/d)

X-Spectrum GmbH develops and distributes state-of-the-art detectors for research institutions and laboratories. We contribute significantly to scientific progress in the fields of research with synchrotron radiation and electron microscopes. Based at one of the world’s leading research centers, we collaborate with partners and scientists from all over the world. Our international team consists of motivated people who are passionate about technology, and we are looking for new team members who share our passion for new technologies.

We are searching for a candidate to fill a permanent position as a Marketing Manager (f/m/d) in full or part time.

Your tasks

  • You will take over the management of X-Spectrum’s marketing activities and coordinate our contractors in coordination with the management and the sales department.
  • You will observe the competition and analyze the market under the aspects of customer insights and customer journey.
  • You will develop an innovative, future-oriented marketing idea and suitable marketing strategies.
  • You will plan online strategies (SEO and SEA) as well as offline advertising strategies and implement them.
  • You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our corporate identity for all print and online media.
  • You will organize our activities in trade fairs and other events.

Your profile

  • You have successfully completed a degree in media or communications science or have a comparable education with a focus on marketing.
  • Ideally, you already have experience in the areas of SEO, SEA, social media and email marketing.
  • You have a good understanding of complex contexts, language and graphic skills, creativity, and digital competence.
  • You are confident, a strong communicator, and able to compromise.
  • Your work independently, analytically and are well-organized.
  • You are fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
  • Young professionals are welcome at our company!

Your benefits

responsible tasks | flexible working hours | family-friendly working atmosphere | remote work by arrangement | high level of innovation | modern office | international research community | independence | creative opportunities | further development | an enthusiastic, ambitious, and friendly team

If we have sparked your interest in our company, please send your application, stating your earliest starting date and your desired salary, preferably by e-mail, to: jobs@x-spectrum.de.
For questions contact Stefanie Jack.
X-Spectrum GmbH
Luruper Hauptstraße 1
22547 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49-40-401 130 416

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Field Application Engineer (f/m/d)

X-Spectrum develops and distributes state-of-the-art detectors for research facilities and laboratories. We contribute essentially to the scientific progress in the fields of research with synchrotron radiation and with electron microscopes.
From our headquarters, situated at one of the world’s leading research centers, we collaborate with partners and scientists from all over the world. Our international team is looking for members who share our passion for new technologies.

We are looking for a Field Application Engineer (f/m/d) on a permanent basis in full or part time.

Your tasks

  • Technical contact person for customers
  • Supporting the development of customer-specific detector applications and their integration into existing control systems (EPICS/TANGO)
  • Conducting trainings/workshops for customers
  • Improvement of our technical solutions based on customer feedback
  • Installation, setup and tuning of server/PC hardware
  • Support sales in hardware selection based on customer requirements
  • Development of user applications (GUI, data analysis tools)

Your Profile

  • You are a communicative personality with relevant work experience
  • You have experience with Python and C++, Linux/Debian, as well as with server/PC and network hardware
  • Independent, careful and responsible way of working
  • Fluent in written and spoken German and English
  • Willingness to travel

Your perspectives

  • A modern equipped workplace in our offices in Hamburg on the DESY campus.
  • High level of innovation
  • Possibility for individual working hours and remote work after coordination within the team
  • Short paths, quick decisions, flat hierarchies
  • Individual offers for professional and personal development
  • Flexible working hours for a good work-life balance
  • A working environment that leaves plenty of room for the realization of own ideas
  • Transparent corporate communication
  • Work in the environment of an international research community
  • A friendly, highly motivated team that is looking forward to working with you

If we have sparked your interest in our company, please send your application, stating your earliest starting date and your desired salary, preferably by e-mail, to: jobs@x-spectrum.de.
For questions contact Stefanie Jack
X-Spectrum GmbH
Luruper Hauptstraße 1
22547 Hamburg, Germany
Phone: +49-40-401 130 416