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Job no: Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams
Department: Facility For Rare Isotope Beams 10049299
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Engineers/Architects, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union
Working/Functional TitleRadio Frequency Engineer II
Position SummaryThis position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
Purpose:
The Radio Frequency Engineer II provides electrical engineering designs, documentation, installation assistance, analysis, and maintenance support to the laboratory for assigned RF systems.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support operations and schedule or perform preventive maintenance, repair and parts management for assigned equipment
- Design, documentation, fabrication and installation of RF systems associated with the FRIB, K500 projects and future upgrades, with goal of improving overall performance and efficiency
- Perform in-house calibration for electronic test equipment, and support external calibrations through third-party suppliers
- Maintain consistent accurate records of maintenance tasks and results and indicate areas of improvement
- Maintain electronic documentation and ensure that documents are available, up-to-date and complete for all assigned equipment
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experienced with high-power RF amplifiers and power supplies, including associated CS-Studio and programming tools
- Experience with RF circuits and related test equipment (network analyzers, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Ability to read and interpret schematics to perform repairs and/or modifications
- Advanced troubleshooting skills to find issues in circuits, electronics, and RF systems
- Calibration of electronics test equipment (in-house and external services)
- Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics; three to five years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in fabrication techniques, cryogenic systems, electronics, mechanical and electronic drafting and computer systems; experience in the use of CAD and/or related engineering systems, including file transfer; experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties, in the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated research equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to work with export-controlled technologies
- Frequent lifting of 26 pounds or more is required
Desired Qualifications- Experience with RF circuits and related test equipment (network analyzers, signal analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
- Experience with high-power RF amplifiers and power supplies
- Knowledgeable with design tools such as ANSYS Electronics/HFSS, SPICE, Matlab, etc.
- An understanding of PLC-based systems
- Experience with schematic and layout tools (Altium preferred)
- Experience managing designs in a formal environment
- Good negotiating and communication skills
Required Application MaterialsPlease provide a cover letter and a resume.
Work HoursSTANDARD 8-5
Websitefrib.msu.edu
Bidding eligibility ends November 17, 2026, 11:55 PMAdvertised: Nov 11, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 17, 2026 Eastern Standard Time
