RF Engineer

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory seeks a talented engineer to join the Radio Frequency (RF) Department of the Electronic Engineering Division (EED) in the Accelerator Directorate. The RF department is responsible for the RF systems of all accelerators and many test facilities throughout SLAC.

As part of the Electronics Engineering RF team you will partner with experienced engineering staff to develop, deploy and support a diverse range of RF systems. We?re looking for highly motivated people with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to excellence while at the same time being able to manage complexity in a dynamic environment.

SLAC continues to push the frontiers of human knowledge, to drive discoveries and innovations that benefit humankind. Our 2-mile-long particle accelerator complex is the lab?s backbone. Once the scene of major discoveries in particle physics, today it generates the world?s brightest X-rays for our Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) revolutionary X-ray laser.

Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Design RF systems to control cavities, amplifiers and associated electronics for phase distribution and synchronization.

• Model complex systems including the stability of accelerator RF cavities and their support systems.

• As an active member of rapid response teams, develop, install, test and troubleshoot RF systems, and their supporting electronics systems, power supplies, and controllers.

• Work with system engineers, designers, project managers to identify technical or organizational problems, provide recommendations and corrective actions.

• Maintain documentation and records for procedures, materials and tools necessary for job installation. Coordinate the purchase of tools and equipment necessary to complete the installation of parts and equipment.

• Inspect and validate project plans including field installations; manage, monitor, and oversee projects' execution; document and report the projects' progress.

• Document your work using standard SLAC documentation practices into SLAC standard resources, databases and drawings.

• Occasionally publish your work in proceedings and/or peer reviewed journals.

• Liaise between researchers, students, technical staff, scientists, vendors, and other laboratory staff. Ensure critical engineering decisions are communicated through appropriate channels and followed through by all support groups.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree (MS preferred) in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields and at least two years of experience in RF systems design and development.

• Solid understanding of RF and RF electronics engineering principles.

• Deep knowledge of controls theory and modern implementation, including modeling system stability.

• Experience with safe operation of high-power RF systems.

• Demonstrated knowledge in testing and debugging field devices and test equipment.

• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task and complete assignments.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.

• Familiarity with the development and testing of computer controls and User Interfaces.

• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex technical and scientific information.

• An established record of publications of journal and conference papers commiserate with the level of education achieved.Occasional publication in proceedings and/or peer reviewed journals are expected.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

• Effective Decisions : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

• Self-Development : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

• Dependability : Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

• Initiative : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

• Adaptability : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

• Communication : Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.

• Relationships : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1- General Policy and Responsibilities:

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

• As a national laboratory, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication.The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

+ **Classification Title:** Staff Engineer 2 + **Grade:** K, **Job code:** 0132 + **Duration:** Regular Continuing _The expected pay range for this position is $116,338 to $164,719 per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. At SLAC/Stanford, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package._ SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.