Engineered Systems Tec 3 - 805 MHz HPRF Team

R&D Engineer Level 2 Or Level 3

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking an R&D Engineer Level 2 or Level 3 for their 805 MHz HPRF team. The AOT division maintains, operates, and upgrades all accelerator systems used at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) complex. These consist of two 750-keV Cockcroft-Walton-based injector systems (H+ and H- systems), a 201.25-MHz drift-tube linear accelerator (LINAC) utilizing high-power diacrode tubes, an 805-MHz coupled cavity LINAC utilizing high-power klystrons as the primary power source, a proton storage ring, and roughly a kilometer of beam transport lines that deliver beam to the five independent research programs. The RFE group is principally responsible for all radio frequency (RF) systems. The group consists of three teams : (1) Low-Level RF (LLRF) focused on real-time phase and amplitude controls; (2) High-Power RF (HPRF) systems at 201 MHz; and (3) High-Power RF systems at 805 MHz.

The successful candidate will be offered a position on the AOT-RFE 805 MHz HPRF team and will perform technical installation and / or maintenance functions supporting engineering activities relating to RF controls. The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with engineers and other technicians both within and outside the group to meet both LLRF and group technical goals and deliverables. Additional specific duties include helping to define technical requirements, working on multiple tasks and projects, building new electronic and RF hardware, repairing, and maintaining existing legacy systems, managing technical interfaces with other LANSCE teams, preparing conduct of engineering documentation, using the accelerator operations maintenance database to track existing system performance, and demonstrating technical excellence and performance to meet system requirements.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Experience using basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Experience and ability to read and understand basic electrical wiring diagrams or schematics, work from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, and verbal instructions.
• Experience performing installation, maintenance, commissioning and repairs on electrical and / or electronic equipment and / or systems.
• Experience producing clear written technical documents and communications such as procedures and technical support.
• Experience troubleshooting circuits containing multiple integrated or discrete components.
• Experience using AutoCAD or a similar CAD program to open and view schematics or drawings.
• Ability to complete Forklift training and obtain certification.
• Ability to complete and obtain incidental crane certification.
• Ability to provide after-hours primary "on-call" support approximately one week out of four weeks.

Education / Experience : Position requires an associate degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications :

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

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation) : Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (20 Hz to about 20 KHz), Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing Ladders, Bending, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Twisting the trunk or back, Lifting 30+ pounds, Carrying 30+ pounds, Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque with hands or arms.

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. 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.

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 childbirth and parental leave, Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually), Learning opportunities and tuition assistance, Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays), Onsite gyms and wellness programs, Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius).

Additional Details : 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. 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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity : Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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@ or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.