R&D Engineer – High-Power RF Amplifier Systems

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 106,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer 2/3 to join the RF Engineering group at the LANSCE facility in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves designing analog and digital circuitry to control and monitor high-power RF amplifiers, with emphasis on reliability and maintainability.

Collaboration with mechanical, instrumentation, and accelerator physics teams is essential. At Engineer 3 level, you may independently lead RF amplifier projects, including defining interfaces,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4 years related experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering and 6 years related experience; PhD preferred.
• Strong RF, high-voltage and high-power electronics background.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital electronics to control/monitor amplifier systems.
• Create whole system schematics and high-level documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, instrumentation and accelerator physics teams.

Skills

Electrical schematics

CAD software

Circuit simulation

RF/high-power electronics

Documentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced R&D Engineer 2/3 to join the RF Engineering group at the LANSCE facility in Los Alamos, NM. The role involves designing analog and digital circuitry to control and monitor high-power RF amplifiers, with emphasis on reliability and maintainability.

Collaboration with mechanical, instrumentation, and accelerator physics teams is essential. At Engineer 3 level, you may independently lead RF amplifier projects, including defining interfaces,