Engineering Technologist 3

Description

Job Title Engineering Technologist 3

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name AOT-RFE / Accelerator Operations and Technology Division Radio Frequency Engineering

Minimum Salary 104100

Maximum Salary 172200

What You Will Do

The 201 MHz High-Power RF (HPRF) team at LANSCE is seeking an Engineering Technologist 3 for the High-Powered Radio Frequency (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 position will involve working under the direction of senior engineers and technologists to maintain existing amplifier systems and plan and implement RF system upgrades. The successful candidate will additionally be part of the LANSCE Modernization Project and will participate in building tube and solid-state amplifier systems for radio-frequency quadrupole and drift tube linac cavities. Additionally, this position will involve work in solid-state amplifier development for UHF and 1-10 MHz.

As a member of the AOT-RFE high-power RF Engineering team, you will be working closely with engineers, technologists, and technicians and will be responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LANSCE 201 MHz high power RF amplifier and vacuum tube / solid state power systems. This includes mechanical and electrical design and use of associated electronics, interlocks, protection circuits, high voltage and high current power supplies (30 kV, 35 A), and power electronics. The successful candidate is also expected to provide "on call" support for the LANSCE high power RF amplifier systems after hours and on weekends. The "on-call" assignment will typically be for one week out of every four-six, while the accelerator is operating (approximately 7 months per year).

This position will also involve advanced planning and implementing future RF system upgrades as part of a larger team. This includes building high power RF test stands followed by the implementation of large-scale changes to the existing high voltage and Diacrode amplifiers for the initial portion of the LANSCE linac. The work also includes analyzing RF system data to guide design decisions for enhancements for improving reliability and performance. There will also be opportunities to support LANSCE physicists and scientists on special projects.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements :

The successful candidate must have experience in :

• High-power (kW - MW) radio frequency amplifier systems and high-voltage (AC, DC and pulsed) systems.
• Leading installation, testing, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronics.
• Design of electrical systems, analog and digital electronics and mechanical prototyping in an industrial or laboratory setting.
• Reading schematics, working from documentation, diagrams, rough sketches, layouts, plans and written or verbal instructions.
• Specific technical software used in the simulation or design of electronic systems, e.g. programming software, electronics layout design software, CAD software.
• Evaluation of electrical safety hazards and writing operational and safety procedures.
• Experience in effectively producing written documents and successful oral communication skills.

Education / Experience : Position requires a Bachelor' Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology Science, Math or related degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of directly related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications :

The preferred candidate should also have experience in :

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 Environment :

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.

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

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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 :

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.

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. 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@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular