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The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.\nAbout the role:\nFermilab seeks a highly motivated Electrical Engineer in the Accelerator Division RF Department’s High-Level RF Group to support operations of existing accelerators and the new PIP-II particle accelerator, featuring a new 800 MeV superconducting linear accelerator. The selected candidate will work in an operations and design team environment under the supervision of a scientist or a more senior engineer. The candidate will work with high power RF systems (e.g. 1 to 60 kilowatt solid state amplifiers, 200-kilowatt wide-band tetrode RF amplifiers, 30 kilowatt IOT amplifiers, and 0.3 to 10 megawatt klystron amplifiers with associated support hardware), and assist with current and future RF systems operation and maintenance. Candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with signals and systems directly affecting accelerator performance as well as have opportunities for hands-on learning of particle accelerator systems.\nWhat your day-to-day as a High-Level RF Engineer at Fermilab will look like:\nDesign, develop, implement and maintain hardware for current and future high-power RF systems, from low level control circuitry to high power RF amplifiers.\nParticipate in the daily operation of RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons including troubleshooting.\nCollaborate with technical staff to verify system functionality and performance.\nPerform engineering analysis, write reports and create presentations.\nRespect, understand, and value individual differences that embody the principles of diversity.\nAbide by all environment, safety, and health regulations. \nEssential Competencies and Attributes for Success:\nBachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 4+ years of engineering experience, or a master’s degree or PhD in an applicable Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution with 2+ years of engineering experience.\nApplicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:\nOperational experience in high voltage & high current pulsed RF systems for linacs and synchrotrons is highly desired (e.g. Klystrons, Tetrodes, IOTs, and Solid State). \nExperience with network analyzer to measure modes, impedance, VSWR and Q of RF resonant cavities desired.\nDesign, development, implementation and maintenance of hardware for high power RF systems. \nKnowledgeable in high frequency analog circuits hardware design including interfacing between low level systems and high-power RF equipment.\nHands-on electronics hardware experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers is required.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills in English.\nPhysical Activity and Work Conditions:\nThe position is normally scheduled for a daytime shift, though occasional off-shift machine studies and/or emergency call-ins shall be required as knowledge and skills develop.\nHUMAN FACTORS: Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding\nCHEMICAL FACTORS: Solvents\nWork Arrangement:\nPlease note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.\nOnsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.\nBenefits/Perks:\nFermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts\nPaid time off\nLife insurance\nShort and Long-term disability insurance\nRetirement benefits \nOnsite day care\nWhy Fermilab:\nFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. 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This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.\nForeign Government Sponsored Activities\nFermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.\nREAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus\nFermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. 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