High-Power RF Systems Technician – Upgrade & Operations Lead

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Farragut (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a technician to upgrade, maintain, and operate high-power RF systems within the Neutron Sciences Directorate. You will lead daily operation of 100+ HPRF transmitters, coordinating with engineers to design upgrades and test equipment to sustain 99% availability.

Some after-hours work may be required to meet reliability targets. The role resides in the Radio Frequency Group of the Accelerator Systems Section, offering opportunities to work with scientists

Qualifications

• AS in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology, or related field with 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience using RF transmitting equipment in science, broadcast, military, RADAR, or medical applications.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical systems.
• Experience using specified test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation and maintenance of Spallation Neutron Source high power RF systems.
• Design, develop, and install upgrades in coordination with engineering.
• Test and repair equipment to support high availability operations.
• Provide occasional call-in support.

Skills

RF transmitting equipment

Troubleshooting complex systems

Use test equipment

Education

AS in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a technician to upgrade, maintain, and operate high-power RF systems within the Neutron Sciences Directorate. You will lead daily operation of 100+ HPRF transmitters, coordinating with engineers to design upgrades and test equipment to sustain 99% availability.

Some after-hours work may be required to meet reliability targets. The role resides in the Radio Frequency Group of the Accelerator Systems Section, offering opportunities to work with scientists