Los Alamos National Laboratory · 8 hours ago
Electrical Engineer 1/2 (R&D Engineer)
Los Alamos, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$104K/yr - $172K/yr
2+ years expLos Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an R&D Engineer Level 1 or Level 2 to join their Accelerator Operations and Technology Division, focusing on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-power RF systems.
Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the LANSCE 805 MHz high-power RF systems, including associated electronics, high-voltage power supplies, and modulators
Provide expert power electronics knowledge to support the team's work on vacuum tube amplifiers and the equipment required to operate them
Play a critical role in planning and implementing future RF system upgrades, such as klystron amplifiers and high-voltage pulsed power systems
Collaborate with LANSCE physicists and scientists on special projects to ensure successful operation of RF systems
Analyze RF system data to inform design enhancements that improve performance and reliability
Serve as on-call support for the LANSCE high-power RF systems, providing 24/7 coverage for approximately 7 months per year during accelerator operations
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated undergraduate training in electrical engineering fields that supports competency in microwave engineering, high-voltage and pulsed-power engineering, RF power amplifiers and transmitters, DC and pulsed-power systems, microwave and RF components, and RF transport systems
Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics
Demonstrated experience in effectively producing written documents and successful oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to accomplish technical tasks while working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with engineers, scientists, and technicians
Position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Demonstrated record of leading the design, development, testing and installation of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated technical leadership in developing advanced concepts for high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated record of developing innovating high power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated record of conducting engineering design in accordance with defined procedures for conduct on engineering
Demonstrated skills in applying the system engineering process to defining requirements and translating those requirements into designs that meet customer expectations
Demonstrated experience working as part of a team to develop RF amplifier and high-voltage systems
Demonstrated recent and successful hands-on experience troubleshooting, installation, and testing of high-power RF systems
Experience with high-voltage DC and pulsed-power systems
Experience with computer-based circuit layout simulation (PSpice, Multisim, LTSPice, etc.)
Experience with NI LabView and LabView/FPGA programming
Experience with matrix algebra and block diagram simulation software (Matlab/Simulink, Scilab/Xcos, 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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