Accelerator Electronics Engineer – RF & Controls

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Inclusive culture

Winter holiday shutdown

Parental bonding leave

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Engineering Division is seeking an Electronics Engineering Associate to provide essential technical support for electrical and electronic systems at the 88-Inch Cyclotron. Under supervision, you will assist engineers, review drawings, perform testing, troubleshooting, and help commissioning of accelerator, beamline, and facility equipment.

You will apply engineering principles to design, implement, and maintain control systems including RF,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level knowledge in electrical or electronics engineering.
• Ability to execute designs and coordinate implementation of technical projects from concept to turnover.
• Solid foundation in electronic circuit and system design, testing, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings and coordinate layouts with facility interfaces.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with scientists, engineers, operators, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate electronic systems for accelerator, beamline, and facility equipment.
• Develop and implement technical designs from concept through installation and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and reverse engineer as needed.
• Provide technical input to operators and project personnel.
• Coordinate integration, installation readiness, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure electrical infrastructure meets NEC and site standards.
• Maintain engineering documentation and use CAD tools for updates.
• Collaborate across teams to plan, test, and implement system upgrades.
• Promote safety practices and maintain required training.

Skills

RF systems

High-voltage power supplies

Instrumentation

PLC-based controls

Interlocks

Reading schematics

Electrical layouts

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Equivalent industrial experience

Tools

AutoCAD

OrCAD

KiCAD

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Engineering Division is seeking an Electronics Engineering Associate to provide essential technical support for electrical and electronic systems at the 88-Inch Cyclotron. Under supervision, you will assist engineers, review drawings, perform testing, troubleshooting, and help commissioning of accelerator, beamline, and facility equipment.

You will apply engineering principles to design, implement, and maintain control systems including RF,