Accelerator Electrodynamics Scientist: Beam & RF Design

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical insurance (PPO/HD)

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Scientist 2/3/4 in the Accelerator Operations and Technology Division to provide expert design and modeling of accelerating structures and ion beam physics. The role focuses on LAMP accelerator development, engaging with experimental physicists and engineers at test stands, and advancing end-to-end beam dynamics simulations.

The position supports design development for LAMP, with level 2 or 3 responsibilities depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in simulation and design of hydrogen ion sources, RF structures and components, and/or ion beamlines.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding the expectations of customers and stakeholders in a research organization focused on particle accelerators.
• Excellence in oral and written communication with internal and external collaborators and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Simulations of RF structures and electromagnetic components in CST, COMSOL, HFSS or similar software.
• Beam physics simulations with IMPACT-T, GPT, CST Particle Studio, Elegant, or similar software.
• Knowledge of advanced RF structure and beamline optimization techniques, including machine learning and AI.

Skills

Ion source modeling

RF structure modeling

Beam dynamics simulations

Machine learning in optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

CST

COMSOL

HFSS

IMPACT-T

GPT

CST Particle Studio

Elegant

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Scientist 2/3/4 in the Accelerator Operations and Technology Division to provide expert design and modeling of accelerating structures and ion beam physics. The role focuses on LAMP accelerator development, engaging with experimental physicists and engineers at test stands, and advancing end-to-end beam dynamics simulations.

The position supports design development for LAMP, with level 2 or 3 responsibilities depending on qualifications.