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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 2 days ago

Superconducting Magnet/Cryogenics Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory committed to addressing the nation’s pressing challenges. They are seeking a Superconducting Magnet and Cryogenic Engineer to support superconducting magnet testing and development for fusion and high field applications, working on the completion and installation of superconducting magnets and developing test capabilities.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support developing and performing complex research and engineering projects related to superconducting magnets, associated cryogenic materials and systems, and fusion hardware

Analyze complex systems involving cryogenic temperatures, electromagnetic stress, and magnetic fields to develop unique solutions to integrated problems

Communicate results of analyses and experiments through presentations, reports, conference papers, and peer-reviewed journals

Work with industrial, university, and/or laboratory partners on multi-disciplinary projects and teams

Oversee fabrication and testing of developmental systems

Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success

Qualification

Superconducting materialsCryogenic refrigeration systemsMagnet designFinite element analysisSolid modelingElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringWritten communicationOral communicationTeam collaborationSelf-starterAdaptability

Required

MS Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 7+ years of experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience in a related discipline

Experience with designing, building, and operating superconducting materials and magnets and relevant cryogenic refrigeration system and hardware

HSPD-12 PIV badge: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge

Preferred

Prior experience in magnet design, procurement, and fabrication in high field environments with high temperature superconducting materials is highly desirable

Experience with solid modeling and finite element analysis codes as it relates to electromagnetic interactions of coil assemblies, the modeling of cryogenic/superconducting properties, and/or thermodynamic/heat transfer analysis in cryogenic environments is preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory

Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs