Engineering Technician

High-Power Microwave and Linear Accelerator Technician

• Assemble, integrate, and test high-power microwave and linear accelerator hardware, including RF structures, wave guides, and pulsed power systems

• Perform precision mechanical assembly, alignment, and installation of accelerator and RF components

• Support high-voltage and pulsed power testing following established safety procedures

• Set up and operate test stands, data acquisition systems, and basic instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters)

• Document assembly procedures, test results, and as-built configurations

• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support root-cause analysis of component or system failures

• Follow lab safety, radiation, and electrical safety protocols; contribute to continuous improvement of procedures

• Associate degree or technical training in engineering technology, electronics, physics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

• Experience with mechanical assembly, electronics, or laboratory test equipment

• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and written procedures

• Comfortable working with hands-on hardware in a lab or industrial environment

• Must be able to qualify for required safety authorizations, including radiation and high-voltage work, and comply with all applicable training and safety procedures.

• Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.