Beam Instrumentation Physicist

UT-Battelle; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Educational Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

UT-Battelle’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory is seeking a Beam Instrumentation Physicist to design, implement, operate, and maintain SNS beam instrumentation systems. You will work in the Beam Instrumentation Group within the Accelerator Science and Technology Section, contributing to upgrades and new developments for SNS.

The role requires deep knowledge of beam instrumentation, accelerator physics, and software development, with hands-on electronics hardware experience and a willingness to work

Qualifications

• PhD or MS+experience in accelerator science or related field.
• Experience in design, research and development of accelerator systems.
• Extensive knowledge of beam instrumentation and/or accelerator physics.
• Experience in software development.
• Working knowledge of electronics hardware.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation and ownership of SNS beam instrumentation hardware, firmware, and software.
• Develops beam study plans to improve instrumentation performance.
• Represents results at conferences, workshops, and in SNS notes and journals.
• Contributes to group goals, planning, and policy development; assists with graduate student work.
• Ensures compliance with ESH&Q programs including ISMS.
• Provides operational support for accelerator systems with occasional off-hours required.

Skills

Beam instrumentation

Accelerator physics

Software development

Electronics hardware

Real-time OS programming

Education

PhD in accelerator science or related field

MS in physics or related discipline with 3+ years experience

Tools

LabVIEW

FPGA programming

Real-time OS development tools

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).

Requisition Id 17347

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).
• Relevant technical experience in design, research and development, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and improvement of accelerator systems.
• 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.

Special Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• 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.

About ORNL

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following:

• 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
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Discounts

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.