Radiofrequency Engineer

Argonne National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 162,750 - 253,890; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specialized in high-power RF systems. The position involves designing, developing, and maintaining RF systems for particle accelerators while ensuring operational reliability and leading R&D efforts.

A successful candidate will have extensive experience in high-power RF technologies and solid-state RF amplifiers. The expected salary range for this role is between $162,750 and $253,890. This full-time position embodies Argonne’s commitment to impact, safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience or equivalent in high-power RF system design and operation.
• Hands-on experience with LDMOS solid-state RF amplifiers.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-power RF systems for particle accelerators.
• Lead R&D programs related to high-power RF systems.
• Provide engineering support to operation and analysis group.

Skills

High-power RF system design

Circuit simulation software

Interlock systems design

Troubleshooting RF systems

Electrical and electronics analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years experience or equivalent

Master's degree with 12+ years experience

PhD with 10+ years experience

Tools

Solid-state RF amplifier devices

Waveguide transmission systems

AC Power Distribution Systems

Job description

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 10MHz to 1GHz 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 and 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

• Bachelors and 15+ years' experience, Masters 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 10MHz and 1,000MHz, 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 in 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 5

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $162,750.00 - $253,890.00.

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