Senior Vacuum Systems Lead — Hanford

California-Institute-of-Technology; Richland (WA); Sur place; USD 134 000 - 168 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Caltech’s LIGO Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Vacuum Equipment Group Leader for the Hanford site. This in-person role leads the group responsible for optimizing, maintaining and improving the site vacuum system and its supporting infrastructure.

The role requires extensive experience in high- and ultra-high vacuum engineering, team leadership, and strong collaboration with scientists and engineers. Essential reporting and procurement duties are included in the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical or Systems Engineering; Physics; Materials Science or related field, or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of vacuum-related engineering or scientific research work experience.
• Proficiency in operation, analysis, and performance characterization of high- or ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Knowledge and experience in selection and application of UHV-compatible materials.
• Hands-on experience in precision leak-hunting.
• Proficiency in spectra from residual gas analyzers.
• Experience in helium mass-spectrometer leak detection (MSLD).
• Demonstrated people-management experience and mentoring skills.
• Effective English language written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the Observatory vacuum system and support facilities; initiate, plan and execute changes to this system; monitor system performance.
• Plan and oversee equipment procurement and repairs, including budget development, specifications, procurement, contractor selection, contract monitoring, and QA.
• Collaborate with researchers to optimize UHV performance and minimize contamination risk.
• Contribute to vacuum R&D for future upgrades and projects at LIGO Hanford.
• Establish and maintain procedures to monitor, protect and maintain vacuum equipment.
• Serve on the Vacuum Review Board and participate in design/technical reviews.
• Support competitive procurements and contract development.
• Assist in writing research papers and technical presentations.
• Develop UHV material preparation and test facilities (cleaning plants, bake ovens, test chambers).
• Coordinate with discipline leads on scheduling and act as a line supervisor.

Connaissances

Vacuum engineering

UHV systems

Leak detection

RGA spectra

People management

Materials selection

CAD SolidWorks

Helium leak detection

Formation

Mechanical Eng

Aerospace Eng

Chemical Eng

Physics

Materials Science

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Caltech’s LIGO Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Vacuum Equipment Group Leader for the Hanford site. This in-person role leads the group responsible for optimizing, maintaining and improving the site vacuum system and its supporting infrastructure.

The role requires extensive experience in high- and ultra-high vacuum engineering, team leadership, and strong collaboration with scientists and engineers. Essential reporting and procurement duties are included in the responsibilities.