Beam Instrumentation Physicist - Accelerator Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Beam Instrumentation Physicist to design, develop, implement, and maintain beam instrumentation and control systems for the SNS. The role covers hardware, firmware, software, RF interfaces, and laser subsystems with 24/7 operations support.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in accelerator science or related field, plus experience in beam instrumentation, electronics, and real-time systems. VISA sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• PhD in accelerator science or related field (MS in physics related field considered with 3+ years of relevant experience)
• 2+ years of relevant technical experience in design, R&D, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and improvement of accelerator systems
• Extensive knowledge of beam instrumentation and/or accelerator physics, or similar instrumentation
• Working knowledge of electronics hardware
• Experience with real-time operating systems
• Experience with LabVIEW
• Experience with FPGA programming
• Experience with analog electronics development

Responsibilities

• Supports operation and ownership of SNS beam instrumentation hardware, firmware, and software (DBCMs, Electron Scanner, Target Imaging System) and upgrades
• Develops beam study plans to improve SNS accelerator instrumentation performance and participates in shifts
• Communicates results at conferences and in SNS notes, proceedings, and journals
• Assists group leader with goal setting, planning, and graduate student coordination
• Ensures compliance with ESH&Q, including ISMS
• Provides operational support for accelerator systems with sometimes off-hours and weekend work for 24/7 SNS operations
• Promotes ORNL core values and equal opportunity in the workplace
• Helps prepare and maintain security credentials and background checks as required

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Beam Instrumentation Physicist to design, develop, implement, and maintain beam instrumentation and control systems for the SNS. The role covers hardware, firmware, software, RF interfaces, and laser subsystems with 24/7 operations support.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in accelerator science or related field, plus experience in beam instrumentation, electronics, and real-time systems. VISA sponsorship is not available.