High-Level RF Engineer — Power RF & Linac Ops

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 88,800 - 116,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer in Batavia, Illinois, to support operations for existing and future particle accelerators. The role involves designing and maintaining high-power RF systems, collaborating with engineers to enhance system performance, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant experience in RF systems, and hands-on skills with electronic hardware. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience or 2+ years with advanced degrees.
• Experience with RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons is highly desired.
• Knowledge of high frequency analog circuits hardware design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and maintain hardware for high-power RF systems.
• Participate in the daily operation of RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons.
• Collaborate with technical staff to verify system functionality.

Skills

Operational experience in high voltage & high current pulsed RF systems

Experience with network analyzer

Hands-on electronics hardware experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in applicable Engineering discipline

Master’s degree or PhD in applicable Engineering discipline

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer in Batavia, Illinois, to support operations for existing and future particle accelerators. The role involves designing and maintaining high-power RF systems, collaborating with engineers to enhance system performance, and troubleshooting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with relevant experience in RF systems, and hands-on skills with electronic hardware. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.