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Electrical Engineering/Radiofrequency - Postdoctoral Researcher

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$118K/yr - $135K/yr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is dedicated to strengthening the United States’ security through innovative research. The Postdoctoral Researcher will focus on radiofrequency devices and systems, conducting research and development, designing and testing components, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals.

Publishing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct research in and development of radiofrequency and pulsed power systems

Design, build, and test radiofrequency devices and components such as transistors, amplifiers, circulators, antennas, non-linear transmission lines, and oscillators

Work closely with an interdisciplinary team consisting of engineers, technicians, and integration experts from LLNL in all aspects of device and system development, to complete project goals

Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings

Pursue independent (but complementary) research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally

Perform all assignments safely in accordance with ES&H, security, and business practice requirements and policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Radiofrequency device designPulsed power systemsSoftware proficiencyDevice characterizationAntenna measurementsMicrofabricationExperimental designData acquisition techniquesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Significant experience with design of radiofrequency devices including software such as CST, HFSS, Comsol, ADS, or Ansys

Experience with one or more of the following areas: device characterization, antenna measurements, radiofrequency characterization, microfabrication

Ability to write and operate software (e.g. MATLAB, PYTHON, LABVIEW) for data collection and analysis

Ability to perform as an innovative experimentalist with a broad range of experience in experimental design, measurement, and data acquisition techniques, including developing innovative solutions to scientific and technical problems

Ability to develop independent research projects through publication of peer-reviewed literature

Initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to succeed in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Proficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information