Timing Associate Engineer (SEA2)

Position Overview

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Science and Engineering Associate to develop, characterize, integrate, and maintain state of the art integrated timing systems in support of complex scientific and research programs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the construction, implementation, and maintenance of high stability, drift corrected timing systems, associated diagnostics and electronic systems, to meet the demanding requirements of the LCLS scientific program.
• Work with staff in the Laser Science and Technology Division as well as Laser Engineering to develop and maintain timing systems and executing accelerator-based experiments and X-ray based experiments.
• Propose and participate in projects to improve the capabilities and efficient operations of the LCLS laser program.
• Diagnose, maintain, modify, repair, and troubleshoot timing systems and associated diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare and review drawings, material lists, requisitions, job orders, engineering change requests, and other documents associated with development, fabrication, assembly, installations, and testing.
• Organize and maintain inventory of timing components, systems and sub-systems.
• Support work on scientific or engineering installations; plan and execute various phases of an operation, oversee schedule of equipment operations, and perform routine maintenance.
• Support the installation, and ensure operation of new timing systems, facilities, diagnostics, and control systems.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field or five years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant technical experience in following areas:
• Test and verification of RF systems (generally PLL, phase noise, jitter analysis measurements and methods)
• Troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• PCB design, layout, and manufacturing
• Extensive experience in using oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and power supply unit (vector network analyzer and phase noise analyzer is a plus)
• Experience with data analysis using Python/MATLAB, experimental process, and development of prototypes
• Extensive analytical skills to troubleshoot, root cause and drive issue resolution
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a diverse team environment
• Experience applying complex scientific and engineering principles and practices to perform technical services and support
• Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects
• Demonstrated ability to establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures