High Level RF Engineer

Fermilab
Any Location, NY
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

Fermilab seeks a highly motivated Electrical Engineer to support operations of existing accelerators and the new PIP-II particle accelerator. The selected candidate will work in an operations and design team environment under the supervision of a scientist or a more senior engineer.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, implement and maintain hardware for current and future high-power RF systems, participate in the daily operation of RF systems, and perform engineering analysis.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with signals and systems directly affecting accelerator performance and have opportunities for hands-on learning of particle accelerator systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience
  • Operational experience in high voltage & high current pulsed RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons
  • Experience with network analyzer to measure modes, impedance, VSWR and Q of RF resonant cavities
  • Design, development, implementation and maintenance of hardware for high power RF systems
  • Knowledgeable in high frequency analog circuits hardware design
  • Hands-on electronics hardware experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Onsite day care
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