High Power Electrical Engineer III
Jefferson Lab
Summary
As a staff three electrical engineer, the candidate will lead the design and maintenance of the RF system High Voltage power supplies. In addition they will manage and coordinate high power amplifier (Klystrons) procurement. The engineer will analyze system obsolescence and make recommendations and reports for new power systems. They will plan and lead preventive maintenance activities on existing CEBAF RF power supplies. It is expected the individual will follow Jefferson Lab work planning and safety guidelines.
Job description
What your job will be like
As a staff three electrical engineer, the candidate will lead the design and maintenance of the RF system High Voltage power supplies. In addition they will manage and coordinate high power amplifier (Klystrons) procurement. The engineer will analyze system obsolescence and make recommendations and reports for new power systems. They will plan and lead preventive maintenance activities on existing CEBAF RF power supplies. It is expected the individual will follow Jefferson Lab work planning and safety guidelines.
In this job you will
- Responsible for the design and maintenance of RF high voltage power supplies installed in the CEBAF accelerator.
- Working with Jefferson Lab procurement and CEBAF division management coordinate, manage and procure RF amplifiers (Klystrons) for CEBAF and other Jefferson Lab accelerators.
- Develop and lead a preventive maintenance plan for the CEBAF installed RF power supplies.
- Lead and direct junior engineers and electronic technicians in completing these tasks.
- Track system obsolesce issues.
- Present solutions both verbally and through technical notes.
- Supports "on call" technical support in emergent situations.
- Follow and use Jefferson Lab work planning tools and EHS guidelines (LOTO).
- Ensure designs follow AES project design guidelines and meet engineering and safety standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering.
- Ability to write reports and present technical information (both internal and external).
- Confident self starter who likes getting his hands dirty.
Requirements
- 10 or more years demonstrated experience with the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage power supplies, power electronics or electrical energy conversion
- 4 or more years working background in either RF, analog or digital electronics
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Ability to write reports and present technical information
- Strong foundation in electrical engineering
- Confident self starter
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) 9% Contribution
- Tuition Assistance
- Training & Development
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Company overview
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, commonly known as Jefferson Lab, is a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory and Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) located in Newport News, Virginia. Established in 1984, Jefferson Lab specializes in nuclear physics research, accelerator science and technology, and operates as a major scientific user facility. The laboratory's primary mission is to deliver breakthrough science and technology in nuclear physics through its flagship facility, the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF), which provides high-quality beams of polarized electrons for fundamental research into the quark and gluon structure of protons and neutrons. With approximately 850 employees and an annual budget of around $238 million, Jefferson Lab serves as a critical resource for the international scientific community, hosting approximately 1,650 researchers annually. The laboratory is expanding its mission to include high-performance computing, data science, and artificial intelligence through the High Performance Data Facility (HPDF) project, positioning itself as a multi-purpose national laboratory. Jefferson Lab plays a leading role in major international collaborations, including the Electron-Ion Collider project, and maintains core capabilities in superconducting radiofrequency technology, experimental detector design, and computational science.