Radiofrequency Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 162,750 - 253,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois, is seeking an Electrical/Electronics Engineer to design and maintain high-power RF systems for particle accelerator applications. Candidates should possess significant experience in RF technology, particularly with solid-state RF amplifiers.

This full-time position requires a strong background in engineering with a focus on reliability and performance analysis, allowing for impactful scientific contributions in a collaborative environment.

The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $162,750.00 to $253,890.00, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15+ years’ experience, Master's degree and 12+ years, PhD and 10+ years, or equivalent.
• Experience in high‑power RF system design with emphasis on multi‑kilowatt solid‑state RF power amplifiers.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: impact, safety, respect, integrity, teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high‑power RF systems for particle accelerators.
• Lead R&D programs related to high‑power RF systems and devices.
• Analyze RF system performance to improve reliability.

Skills

High-power RF system design

Circuit simulation software

Solid-state RF power amplifiers

Troubleshooting and debugging RF systems

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LDMOS RF power amplifiers

Waveguide transmission systems

Circuit simulation software tools

Job description

The Accelerator Systems Division (ASD) provides best-in-class operation, maintenance and upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source accelerators and supports users in doing outstanding science in a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, construct, implement and maintain high‑power rf systems for particle accelerator applications utilizing solid‑state rf amplifier devices for power generation in the 10 MHz to 1 GHz frequency range.
• Apply analytical methods and use circuit simulation software tools to design and optimize solid‑state rf power amplifier performance.
• Design and implement interlock systems needed to protect high‑power rf components and systems.
• Analyze rf system performance to provide fault analysis and improve operation reliability.
• Act as lead engineer in troubleshooting high‑power rf systems and independently design and implement system improvements.
• Plan and lead R&D programs for development related to high‑power rf systems and devices.
• Independently perform complex electrical and electronics engineering analysis, troubleshoot and debug rf systems.
• Formulate and implement maintenance and operating guidelines for SSA systems.
• Provide engineering support to Operation and Analysis Group.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 15+ years’ experience, Master's degree and 12+ years’ experience, PhD and 10+ years’ experience, or equivalent.

• Experience in high‑power rf system design, construction, operation and maintenance, with emphasis on multi‑kilowatt solid‑state rf power amplifier technology.
• A working knowledge of high‑power rf technology at frequencies between 10 MHz and 1,000 MHz, and hands‑on experience with LDMOS solid‑state rf power amplifiers.
• Experience with high‑power rf components, including waveguide transmission systems, and devices such as ferrite circulators and isolators, rf power couplers, rf loads, rf power combiners/splitters, and directional couplers.
• Operational knowledge of Multikilowatt rf amplifier systems.
• Knowledge of understanding complex systems and identifying and isolating problems.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge and experience with accelerating cavities and vacuum‑tube rf technology.
• Operating experience with AC Power Distribution Systems for high‑power rf installations.

Job Family: Research Development (RD). Job Profile: Electrical/Electronics Engineering. Worker Type: Regular, Time Type: Full time. Pay range: $162,750.00 – $253,890.00.

Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory commits to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages all qualified applicants to apply. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any protected characteristic.