Chief Engineer, Fusion Plasma Systems & Reliability

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Chief Engineer experienced with DOE/DOD scientific experimental facilities to develop consistent, efficient, and reliable system operations for the MPEX project. You will plan maintenance, coordinate upgrades, and lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and success in fusion energy research.

The role focuses on policy design authority, preventing downtime, and maintaining high productivity as MPEX advances material plasma exposure capabilities at

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering, physics or related field.
• 20+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience with formal project management protocol for large integrated technology platforms.
• Experience in broadcast, military, medical, or scientific applications.
• Experience in designing, specifying, and procuring system components.
• Experience with EM safety considerations and FCC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary design authority for MPEX engineering policies and procedures.
• Coordinate system preventative maintenance and upgrade schedules to align with MPEX scientific mission goals.
• Develop maintenance plans to improve reliability and availability of system equipment.
• Strengthen and standardize engineering discipline across teams.
• Perform failure analysis of MPEX system equipment and propose reliability upgrades.
• Create and maintain documentation including operating procedures for system equipment and ancillary systems.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and engineers in fusion energy research to maintain productivity.
• Provide occasional shift support for MPEX operations including call-in and off-normal hours.
• Ensure a safe and efficient work environment and compliance with ESHQ procedures and programs.
• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values.

Skills

Project management

System design

RF engineering

System integration

Test and measurement

Education

BS degree in electrical engineering, physics or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

RF network analyzers

RF power meters

RF measurement techniques

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a Chief Engineer experienced with DOE/DOD scientific experimental facilities to develop consistent, efficient, and reliable system operations for the MPEX project. You will plan maintenance, coordinate upgrades, and lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and success in fusion energy research.

The role focuses on policy design authority, preventing downtime, and maintaining high productivity as MPEX advances material plasma exposure capabilities at