Engineering Technologist - MHz HPRF Team

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The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group seeks an Engineering Technologist level 2 or level 3 for the 805 MHz HPRF team. The RFE group is responsible for all radio frequency (RF) systems and comprises three teams: (1) Low-Level RF (LLRF), (2) High-Power RF (HPRF) at 201 MHz, and (3) High-Power RF at 805 MHz.

• Contribute to the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LANSCE 201.25-MHz and 805-MHz high-power RF (HPRF) systems, including high-voltage power supplies and related electronics, and high-power RF test stand development and operation.
• Plan and implement RF system upgrades with HV and RF engineers (e.g., new klystron amplifiers and solid-state high-voltage pulsed power systems).
• Prototype testing, data collection, and analysis for design refinement of klystrons and modulators.
• Provide on-call support for LANSCE HPRF systems after hours and on weekends (typical on-call ~one week per month during accelerator operations).
• Plan and manage maintenance activities; analyze RF system data to inform design improvements for performance and reliability; contribute to RF system upgrade projects (e.g., HV converter modulators and monitoring/control systems).
• Apply power electronics expertise to all group segments, especially in vacuum tube amplifiers and related equipment.
• For level 3: lead installation of new RF test stands and assist with specification development and procurement of amplifiers and pulsed power systems; lead project installation activities as applicable.

• Engineering Technologist 2: bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Engineering Technologist 3: bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, Science, Math or related field and 8 years of related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Demonstrated experience in electrical engineering fields supporting microwave engineering, high-voltage and pulsed-power systems, RF power amplifiers, or RF transport systems.
• Experience reading schematics and working from documentation, diagrams, plans and instructions; experience creating electrical/electronic schematics using CAD.
• Experience producing technical procedures and communicating effectively in writing and orally.
• Experience with high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifiers and/or high-voltage systems; ability to translate requirements into designs meeting customer expectations.
• For level 3: experience leading design, development, testing and installation of high-power RF or high-voltage systems; ability to lead procurement and installation initiatives and data-driven performance analysis.
• Desirable: hands-on experience assembling, installing, testing, and troubleshooting high-power RF or pulsed-power systems; experience with PSPICE/Multisim/LTSPICE; accelerator facility operations.

• Engineering Technologist 2:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, science, math or related field and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Engineering Technologist 3:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology and 8 years of related experience, or equivalent.

For full consideration, please provide a detailed cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications.

Essential Job Functions and on-site work requirements are described by LANL policies and may include physical and health prerequisites as applicable.

Location:

onsite in Los Alamos, NM. The work location is at management’s discretion. Regular appointment employees may need to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to remain eligible for posted jobs.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with extensive network; dental and vision insurance; basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave; competitive retirement plan with matching; tuition assistance and learning opportunities.
• Flexible schedules, PTO, holidays, onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions.
• LANL is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request; see policy and contact applyhelp for accessibility needs.

Note:

This position does not require a security clearance. Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including drug testing as required by policy.