Los Alamos National Laboratory · 3 hours ago
Engineered Systems Tec 4/5 - 805 MHz HPRF Team
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an Engineered Systems Tec 4/5 for the High Power RF (HPRF) team within the Accelerator Operations and Technology Division, responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of high-power RF systems and contributing to RF system upgrades and data analysis.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contribute to the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LANSCE 201.25-MHz and 805-MHz high-power RF (HPRF) systems, including high-voltage power supplies and associated electronics, and high-power RF test stand development and operation
Work with High Voltage and RF engineers to plan and implement RF system upgrades, e.g., new klystron amplifiers and the newest solid-state high-voltage pulsed power systems
Involve prototype testing, data collection and analysis for design refinement of klystrons and modulators
Provide on-call support for the LANSCE high power RF systems after hours and on weekends
Contribute to and is responsible for planning, managing and analyzing RF system data to inform design enhancements for improving performance and reliability
Plan, design, implement, and contribute to RF system upgrade projects, e.g., high-voltage converter modulator power systems and klystron modulator monitoring and control systems
Provide power electronics expertise to all segments of the group, particularly in the areas related to vacuum tube amplifiers and the equipment required to operate them
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated technical leadership that supports competency in microwave engineering such as high-voltage and pulsed-power engineering, RF power amplifiers, DC and pulsed-power systems, microwave and RF components, or RF transport systems
Demonstrated experience in electrical, electronics, and mechanical skills in an industrial or laboratory setting
Demonstrated experience with the ability to read and understand schematics, work from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, plans and written or verbal instructions
Demonstrated experience and ability to create electrical and electronic schematics using CAD
Demonstrated experience in effectively producing written documents and successful oral communication skills
Demonstrated record of working with others in the design, development, testing and installation of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated technical skill in developing advanced concepts for high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated record of implementing engineering design in accordance with best practices and/or conduct on engineering principles
Demonstrated skills in applying best practices and system engineering processes to requirement's definition and translating those requirements into designs that meet customer expectations
Advanced demonstrated record of leading the design, development, testing and installation of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Advanced demonstrated technical leadership in developing advanced concepts for high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Advance demonstrated record of leading engineering design in accordance with best practices and/or conduct on engineering principles
Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires an associate's degree in a related field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Demonstrated record of contributions to the design, development, testing, and installation of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems, high-voltage or pulsed power systems
Demonstrated experience working as part of a team to develop RF amplifier and/or high-voltage systems
Demonstrated recent and successful hands-on experience assembling, installing, testing and troubleshooting of high-power RF or pulsed power systems
Experience with high-voltage DC and pulsed-power systems
Experience with computer-based circuit layout and simulation (PSPICE, Multisim, LTSPICE, etc.)
Operations experience at an accelerator facility
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
Alex Delaney
R&D Engineer, Detonation Science and Technology
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