High-Power RF R&D Scientist (Scientist 2) Job at Los Alamos National Laboratory
What You Will Do
The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking a R&D scientist with experience in: electromagnetics, plasma physics, and work at high-power accelerator facilities such as LANSCE.
As a member of the AOT-RFE high-power RF team, the successful candidate will contribute to the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and future designs of the LANSCE 805 MHz high-power RF (HPRF) systems. These systems include high-voltage power supplies and associated electronics, and high-power RF test stand development and operation.
The position will be responsible for planning and managing maintenance activities; analyzing RF system data to inform design enhancements for improving performance and reliability; planning, designing, implementing, and managing RF system upgrade projects, e.g. high-voltage convertor modulator power systems; klystron modulator monitoring and control systems; and cavity resonance controls systems. The successful candidate will also participate in and eventually lead the design, implementation and data analysis of experiments using high-power RF and plasma diagnostics to enable the next generations of high-power RF devices for particle accelerators.
The successful candidate will provide on-call support for the LANSCE high-power RF systems after hours and on weekends. The on-call assignment will typically be for one week per month during accelerator operations (approximately 8 months per year).
The successful candidate will also provide electromagnetic and plasma physics expertise to all segments of the group. There will also be opportunities to support LANSCE physicists and scientists on special projects.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience: Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in STEM field from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Consideration for the position will be strictly limited to applicants that submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing, bullet by bullet, each of the required and desired skills.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking a R&D scientist with experience in: electromagnetics, plasma physics, and work at high-power accelerator facilities such as LANSCE.
As a member of the AOT-RFE high-power RF team, the successful candidate will contribute to the operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and future designs of the LANSCE 805 MHz high-power RF (HPRF) systems. These systems include high-voltage power supplies and associated electronics, and high-power RF test stand development and operation.
The position will be responsible for planning and managing maintenance activities; analyzing RF system data to inform design enhancements for improving performance and reliability; planning, designing, implementing, and managing RF system upgrade projects, e.g. high-voltage convertor modulator power systems; klystron modulator monitoring and control systems; and cavity resonance controls systems. The successful candidate will also participate in and eventually lead the design, implementation and data analysis of experiments using high-power RF and plasma diagnostics to enable the next generations of high-power RF devices for particle accelerators.
The successful candidate will provide on-call support for the LANSCE high-power RF systems after hours and on weekends. The on-call assignment will typically be for one week per month during accelerator operations (approximately 8 months per year).
The successful candidate will also provide electromagnetic and plasma physics expertise to all segments of the group. There will also be opportunities to support LANSCE physicists and scientists on special projects.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively producing written documents and successful oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team on highly technical projects safely in a laboratory setting.
- Experience with design of experimental apparatus.
- Experience with fabrication, calibration, and operation of experimental apparatus.
- Experience with time-resolved diagnostics, data collection, and data analysis.
- Demonstrated experience working as part of a team of people from different disciplines to better understand a scientific or engineering challenge.
Education/Experience: Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in STEM field from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
- Operations experience at a large accelerator complex such as LANSCE or SNS or ESS.
- Experience with plasma science.
- Experience with RF, spectroscopic and X-ray diagnostics.
- Experience with development of custom instrumentation and diagnostics.
- Experience with control system programming.
- Experience with dispersive detector methods.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of different disciplines to better understand a scientific or engineering challenge.
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.
Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants: Consideration for the position will be strictly limited to applicants that submit a comprehensive cover letter addressing, bullet by bullet, each of the required and desired skills.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.Employment StatusFull Time
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