Spectrometer Support Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Lab is seeking engineers and technicians to support spectrometers and experimental equipment in Halls A and C. You will repair, upgrade, maintain, and document equipment and provide on-call support during runs.

Under supervision, you will work on control systems and power supplies, troubleshoot and update software, and learn cryogenics operations with the cryo SME. Candidates should have basic electronics knowledge, familiarity with MS Office, and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Physics or a similar technical field is required.
• Experience is not required.
• Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate the cryo system in Hall C under supervision of the cryo SME.
• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power supplies and magnet control systems.
• Assist in documentation of equipment and work.
• Be on call 24/7 on a rotation basis (1-week duration) for experimental support.

Skills

Basic electronics

Troubleshooting

Critical thinking

Written communication

Independent work

PLCs / Programming (plus)

Education

Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Physics/Similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstruly matter.

The good-faith pay range for this role is $73,200 - $105,050 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location.

What your job will be like:

This position is part of a cross functional team dedicated to supporting the spectrometers and other experimental equipment in Halls A and C. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: high current DC power supplies, instrumentation, and controls; cryogenics instrumentation and controls; particle detector supporting electronics; and spectrometer motion. This position will involve contributing with a team of engineers and technicians in repairing, upgrading, maintaining, and documenting the equipment, including on call support during the experimental run. This position will be expected to work, with supervision, on control systems and power supplies including troubleshooting and repair, making updates to control software, and providing on-call support during the experimental run. This position will also be responsible for learning how to operate the cryogenics system in hall C and assisting SME with cryogenics operations. Candidates for this position should have a knowledge of basic electronics, familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office, troubleshooting skills, and ability to think critically. Experience with PLCs, programming, or fluid dynamics is a plus. Electronics knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of pressure-flow relationship will be tested during the interview.

In this role you will:

• Learn to operate the cryo system in hall C under supervision of cryo SME.
• Assist in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of power supplies and magnet control systems.
• Assist in documentation of equipment and work.
• Be on call 24/7 on a rotation basis (1-week duration) for experimental support.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering/Physics/Similar technical field required

Experience

• none required

Experience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and numerical background
• Problem solving and critical thinking ability
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to their supervisor and others in the group
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a group

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
• 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
• Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
• Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SURATech is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or contact Human Resources by calling [phone] and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with SURATech is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.