Lead Technician, High-Power RF Systems

Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Contributory Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Generous Vacation and Holidays

Parental Leave

Legal Insurance with Identity Theft — 

Employee Assistance Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a technician to upgrade, maintain, and operate over 100 high-power RF transmitter systems in the Spallation Neutron Source. You will lead daily RF system operations, implement upgrades, test and repair equipment, and provide occasional on‑call support to ensure 99 percent availability.

The role resides in the Radio Frequency Group, Accelerator Systems Section, within the Research Accelerator Division, requiring AS in electrical engineering or related field

Qualifications

• AS in electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or related field with at least 5 years of related experience; equivalent training accepted.
• Experience using RF transmitting equipment in science, broadcast, military, RADAR, or medical applications.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical systems.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation and maintenance of the Spallation Neutron Source HPRF Systems.
• Work with engineering to design, develop, and install upgrades to existing systems.
• Test and fix a variety of equipment in support of high availability operations.
• Provide occasional call‑in support.
• Deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors with core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.

Skills

RF systems experience

Operations leadership

Troubleshooting

Test equipment proficiency

Education

AS in electrical engineering / related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Job description

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a technician to upgrade, maintain, and operate over 100 high-power RF transmitter systems in the Spallation Neutron Source. You will lead daily RF system operations, implement upgrades, test and repair equipment, and provide occasional on‑call support to ensure 99 percent availability.

The role resides in the Radio Frequency Group, Accelerator Systems Section, within the Research Accelerator Division, requiring AS in electrical engineering or related field