RF Engineer

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.

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.
• Cook up 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.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1- General Policy and Responsibilities

http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

Classification Title: Staff Engineer 2

Grade: K, Job code: 0132

The expected pay range for this position is $116,338 to $164,719 per annum.