Electrical Engineer 3/4 (R&D Engineer)

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking an R&D at either an Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 for their 805 MHz HPRF team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other engineers and technicians and will be responsible for the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of the LANSCE 805 MHz high power RF systems.
• Support LANSCE physicists and scientists on special projects and analyzing RF system data to guide performance and reliability improvements through design enhancements.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support LANSCE's high-power RF systems during off-hours and weekends.

Requirements

• Strong foundational training in electrical engineering with demonstrated competency in microwave engineering, high-voltage and pulsed-power systems, RF power amplifiers and transmitters, DC and pulsed-power technologies, and RF/microwave components and transport systems.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, development, testing, installation, and troubleshooting of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems.
• Experience developing technical concepts and leading efforts in the advancement of RF and high-voltage systems, including hands-on contributions and team collaboration.
• Technical leadership in innovative design of RF vacuum-based amplifier systems, with a strong record of execution aligned with established engineering procedures.
• Proficiency in applying systems engineering principles, including defining requirements and translating them into reliable, high-performance design solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a record of producing clear documentation and effective technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Position requires a master's degree in engineering from an accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• At this level a Ph.D. may be preferred.
• Advanced expertise and training in electrical engineering, specifically in microwave engineering, high-voltage and pulsed-power systems, RF power amplifiers and transmitters, DC and pulsed-power systems, and RF/microwave components and transport systems.
• A strong track record of technical leadership and innovation in the design, development, testing, and installation of high-power RF vacuum tube-based amplifier systems and high-voltage systems.
• Proven ability to develop and implement advanced technical concepts in RF and high-voltage engineering, contributing to system-level improvements and innovation.
• Experience applying formal engineering practices and procedures, including adherence to established standards for the conduct of engineering.
• Expertise in systems engineering processes, including requirements definition, design translation, and delivering solutions that meet technical and customer expectations.

Pay

• R&D Engineer 3: $128,000 - $215,900
• R&D Engineer 4: $153,600 - $266,500

Schedule

• The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM.