High-Power RF Engineer for Fusion Materials Lab

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks an RF engineer experienced with high power RF systems to support operation, maintenance, upgrades, and performance techniques for the MPEX facility.

The role involves evaluating RF delivery systems, developing arc-fault prevention methods, and ensuring reliability of RF equipment within DOE fusion energy research programs. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering, physics or related field with at least 5 years of applicable experience; master's degree with at least 4 years; or PhD with at least 3 years.
• Experience with PathWave, AWR, CST, HFSS or similar EDA environment.
• Experience with high power RF systems.
• Experience with RF circuit design.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve RF and microwave delivery systems for MPEX mission goals.
• Develop real-time methods to extinguish RF arc faults without disrupting operations.
• Develop maintenance plans to improve RF system reliability and availability.
• Provide direction to technicians and craft resources for maintenance activities.
• Perform failure analysis of RF systems and propose reliability upgrades.
• Create and maintain documentation including operating procedures for RF equipment.

Skills

RF engineering

High power RF systems

RF circuit design

Education

BS in electrical engineering, physics or related field

Tools

PathWave

AWR

CST

HFSS

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks an RF engineer experienced with high power RF systems to support operation, maintenance, upgrades, and performance techniques for the MPEX facility.

The role involves evaluating RF delivery systems, developing arc-fault prevention methods, and ensuring reliability of RF equipment within DOE fusion energy research programs. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams is essential.