Beam Instrumentation Physicist

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement plans

Flexible work hours

On-site fitness facilities

Cafeteria facilities

Job summary

UT-Battelle's Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Beam Instrumentation Physicist to design, implement, and maintain beam instrumentation and related control systems for the SNS. You will work in the Beam Instrumentation Group within the Accelerator Science and Technology Section, addressing RF interface components and laser control subsystems.

You will develop study plans, contribute to shifts, and publish results in SNS notes and journals while supporting 24/7 SNS operations and ensuring

Qualifications

• PhD in accelerator science or a related discipline (MS with at least 3 years of relevant experience will be considered).
• Two or more years of relevant technical experience in design, research and development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and improvement of accelerator systems after degree.
• Extensive knowledge of beam instrumentation and/or accelerator physics, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience in software development.
• Working knowledge of electronics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation and ownership of SNS beam instrumentation hardware, firmware, and software; upgrades and new systems.
• Develops beam study plans to improve instrumentation performance and participates in shifts.
• Represents findings at conferences and publishes SNS technical notes and journals.
• Contributes to group goals, resource planning, and policy development, and assists the group leader with graduate student work.
• Ensures compliance with ESH&Q programs, including ISMS.
• Provides operational support for accelerator systems with occasional off-hours and weekend duties for 24/7 SNS operations.
• Promotes ORNL core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service and supports equal opportunity.

Skills

Beam instrumentation

Accelerator physics

Software development

Electronics hardware

Education

PhD in accelerator science

MS in physics or related field with 3+ years experience

Tools

LabVIEW

FPGA programming

Real-time operating systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Beam Instrumentation Physicist to support the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of beam instrumentation computer systems, electronic control and monitoring systems, RF interface components, and laser control subsystems for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). This position resides in the Beam Instrumentation Group in the Accelerator Science and Technology Section, Research Accelerator Division, Neutron Sciences Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports operation and holds intellectual ownership of the hardware, firmware, and software for SNS beam instrumentation systems, including the Differential Beam Current Monitors (DBCMs), Electron Scanner, and Target Imaging System; develops and implements upgrades and new systems as needs arise.
• Develops lines of inquiry and beam study plans to improve SNS accelerator beam instrumentation performance and participates in shifts to pursue them.
• Participates in scientific conferences and workshops and publishes results in SNS technical notes, proceedings, and journals.
• Contributes to group and section goal-setting, resource planning, and policy development, and assists the group leader in coordinating graduate student work.
• Ensures compliance with ESH&Q program requirements, including ISMS.
• Provides operational support for accelerator systems; typical office hours, with occasional off-hours and weekend support required for 24/7 SNS operations.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications

• A PhD degree in accelerator science, or a related discipline (an MS degree in physics or a related discipline will be considered with at least 3 years of relevant experience).
• Two or more years of relevant technical experience in design, research and development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and improvement of accelerator systems after degree.
• Extensive knowledge of beam instrumentation and/or accelerator physics, or similar instrumentation.
• Experience in software development.
• Working knowledge of electronics hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• A solid understanding of physics theory, particularly electrodynamics.
• Experience working with an accelerator, such as in a control room, conducting accelerator-based experiments, or performing accelerator simulations.
• Experience programming in real-time operating systems.
• Experience with LabVIEW programming.
• Experience with FPGA programming.Experience with analog electronics development.

Security, Credentialing, And Eligibility Requirements

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an HSPD-12 PIV badge.
• For employment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), a Real ID compliant form of identification will be required.
• Additionally, ORNL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as mandated by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which requires a favorable post-employment background investigation.
• To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a Federal Tier 1 background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last year. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.

Benefits at ORNL

We offer competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain hardworking people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Generous Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Discounts

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.