Electronic/RF Technician

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Ridge, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS-II) is seeking an experienced Electronic/RF Technician to join the RF Group. This group is responsible for the design, fabrication, operation, and maintenance of high-power Radio Frequency (RF) systems, including klystrons, solid-state amplifiers, and superconducting RF cavities. The selected candidate will work with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and maintain Radio Frequency transmitters. This role also involves mentoring junior technical staff. The NSLS-II is a state-of-the-art facility that supports a large international user community and operates under a rigorous conduct of operations approach, emphasizing environmental responsibility and safety.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field and 2 years work experience or; a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 6 years experience or; a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 7 years relevant work experience or; 8 years relevant work experience.
• Solid understanding of high-speed analog and digital electronics theory and systems
• Thorough familiarity with RF test equipment (power meters, network, and spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret complex schematic drawings
• Excellent judgment and troubleshooting skills to the subsystem and component level
• Strong electronics assembly skills and knowledge of board assembly practices
• Strong computer skills with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organization and documentation skills
• Self-motivated with good workmanship
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Respond to Emergency Call-ins outside of normal working hours
• Strong safety ethics and knowledge of safe work practices in high power systems

Nice To Haves

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus: a BS degree in a technical field and 4 years work experience or; a technical institute, Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL plus 8 years experience or; a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 9 years relevant work experience or; 10 years relevant work experience.
• Experience with radio frequency systems
• Solid understanding of RF theory
• Experience with Klystrons, IOTs or Solid-State amplifiers
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Experience with high voltage power supplies
• Experience with Electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with High pressure pneumatic or cryogenic system
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board Layout

Responsibilities

• Populate printed circuit boards, assemble, and troubleshoot low-level radio frequency high speed analog/digital electronic sub-systems from assembly drawings and circuit diagrams
• Build, modify, and characterize prototype systems
• Diagnose and repair of electronic/RF systems and sub-systems
• Operate electronic measurement equipment, power supplies hand and power tools
• Keep maintenance log, and stock/maintain inventory of spare parts
• Monitor system parameters
• Perform equipment maintenance and housekeeping
• Maintain and implement safety practices and procedures applicable to daily activities
• Develop and maintain Radio Frequency transmitters
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff members

Benefits

• Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level