Engineered Systems Tec 2 - 805 MHz HPRF Team (Los Angeles)

Accelerator Operations And Technology Division (Aot) Radio Frequency Engineering (Rfe) Group

The Accelerator Operations and Technology Division (AOT), Radio Frequency Engineering (RFE) group is seeking an Engineered Systems Tec 2 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.

Engineered Systems Tec 2 ($53,700 - $82,500) The RFE group is principally responsible for all RF systems, pulsed power systems, and high-power DC power supplies used to operate magnets on the beam transport lines. Low-level RF (LLRF) control and monitoring of the various RF sources used to drive the beam is critical to the high performance and successful operation of the accelerator. As a member of the AOT-RFE High Power RF Engineering team you will support operation, maintenance, and upgrades of high-power Radio Frequency amplifier systems around the accelerator as well as collaborate in the design of new equipment for future upgrades. These include the RF generating systems (klystrons) and the high-power high-voltage systems that support them. In addition, the team is responsible for the Electronics Test Laboratory (ETL) that supports the development, assembly and testing of the 805-MHz high-power klystrons and high-voltage modulators.

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.

Minimum Job Requirements :

• Experience using basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
• Experience reading and understanding 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 a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 :

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