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.
Candidate must have applicable experience with high voltage power supplies, power electronics, or voltage conversion. A solid background in electrical engineering with experience in one of these three areas, RF, analog or digital electronics is preferred. Experience in DOE or DOD laboratory environment is helpful. Incumbent must have a confident attitude and be prepared to defend or deliver tough choices.
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).
Additional Responsibilities- Ensure designs follow AES project design guidelines and meet engineering and safety standards.
Lead - Supervisory - ManagementExperience- Required: 10 or more years Demonstrated experience with the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage power supplies, power electronics or electrical energy conversion.
- Required: 4 or more years Working background in either, RF, analog or digital electronics And
- Preferred: 3 or more years Working in a laboratory enviornment (Govt. or Commercial) And
- Preferred: 3 or more years Managing projects in excess of $500k. And
Education- Required: Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
- Preferred: Master's Degree Electrical Engineering
Experience and Education ExchangeEducation above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Relevant experience may not be substituted for education.
Licenses and CertificationsKnowledge, 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 their hands dirty.
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