Fermilab · 9 hours ago
High Level RF Engineer
Batavia
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $126K/yr
4+ years expFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The High-Level RF Engineer will support operations of existing accelerators and the new PIP-II particle accelerator, focusing on high power RF systems and collaborating with technical staff for system functionality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, implement and maintain hardware for current and future high-power RF systems, from low level control circuitry to high power RF amplifiers
Participate in the daily operation of RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons including troubleshooting
Collaborate with technical staff to verify system functionality and performance
Perform engineering analysis, write reports and create presentations
Respect, understand, and value individual differences that embody the principles of diversity
Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience, or a master's degree or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 2+ years of engineering experience
Operational experience in high voltage & high current pulsed RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons is highly desired (e.g. Klystrons, Tetrodes, IOTs, and Solid State)
Experience with network analyzer to measure modes, impedance, VSWR and Q of RF resonant cavities desired
Design, development, implementation and maintenance of hardware for high power RF systems
Knowledgeable in high frequency analog circuits hardware design including interfacing between low level systems and high-power RF equipment
Hands-on electronics hardware experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers is required
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
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