Spectrometer Support Engineer

At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat minds truly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $73,200 - $105,050 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

This position is part of a cross functional team dedicated to supporting the spectrometers and other experimental equipment in Halls A and

C. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: high current DC power supplies, instrumentation, and controls; cryogenics instrumentation and controls; particle detector supporting electronics; and spectrometer motion. This position will involve contributing with a team of engineers and technicians in repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and documenting the equipment, including on call support during the experimental run. This position will be expected to work, with supervision, on control systems and power supplies including troubleshooting and repair, making updates to control software, and providing on-call support during the experimental run.

This position will also be responsible for learning how to operate the cryogenics system in hall C and assisting SME with cryogenics operations. Candidates for this position should have a knowledge of basic electronics, familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office, troubleshooting skills, and ability to think critically. Experience with PLCs, programming, or fluid dynamics is a plus.

Electronics knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of pressure-flow relationship will be tested during the interview.

• Learn to operate the cryo system in hall C under supervision of cryo SME.
• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power supplies and magnet control systems.
• Assist in documentation of equipment and work.
• Be on call 24/7 on a rotation basis (1-week duration) for experimental support.

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Physics/Similar technical field required

• none required

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

• Strong analytical and numerical background
• Problem solving and critical thinking ability
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to their supervisor and others in the group
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a group

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located in southeastern

Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the…