Hands-On Accelerator Systems Engineer (Cavities & Labs)

Argonne; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory’s Accelerator Development Group in the Physics Division seeks a technically motivated professional to contribute to developing advanced accelerator systems for ATLAS and other projects. The role involves hands-on work with superconducting cavities, subsystems, and lab equipment within a world‑class user facility.

You will collaborate with group and ATLAS staff to operate, maintain, and enhance the ATLAS accelerator, delivering reliable systems while leveraging CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical/electrical engineering, physics.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, electronics, RF systems, and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Support the concept development, engineering, design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of superconducting cavities and subsystems.
• Contribute to the development, fabrication, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory equipment and subsystems.
• Collaborate with staff to operate, maintain, and enhance the ATLAS accelerator facility.
• Help deliver reliable, high-quality accelerator systems for current and future projects.
• Use CAD and analytical tools to advance accelerator development activities.

Skills

Vacuum systems

Electronics

RF systems

Mechanical design

Laboratory work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory’s Accelerator Development Group in the Physics Division seeks a technically motivated professional to contribute to developing advanced accelerator systems for ATLAS and other projects. The role involves hands-on work with superconducting cavities, subsystems, and lab equipment within a world‑class user facility.

You will collaborate with group and ATLAS staff to operate, maintain, and enhance the ATLAS accelerator, delivering reliable systems while leveraging CAD