Lead RF Engineer (Group Leader)
About The Position
The Radio Frequency (RF) group leader provides management, supervision, and technical oversight for a team of engineers and technicians supporting CEBAF accelerator operations, and other lab initiatives. Responsible for the supervision and the safety of the RF group personnel. Work with customers to develop planning, cost, and schedules to maintain reliable RF systems to support accelerator operations, address obsolescence issues, and lead state-of-the-art High Power RF (HPRF) and Low Level RF (LLRF) controls development. Ensure that the RF staff is up to date in safety training and following EHS policy, especially as it applies to hazardous energy control. Ensures the RF group follows and uses work planning tools (ePAS, ATlist and MSD) for all relevant tasks. In this job you will: Works with Accelerator Operations and Accelerator Engineering Systems management to develop strategies that address RF performance improvement and obsolescence needs for the CEBAF accelerator, experimental halls, and other lab initiatives. Lead the development of new RF equipment/systems that: resolves obsolescence issues, and provides new or enhanced RF capabilities to accelerator physicists. Maintain an understanding of the RF system operation requirements for CEBAF operations. Analyze accelerator downtime weekly and work with accelerator operability to increase machine availability/reliability. Ensure projects are developed with relevant stakeholder involvement, reviewed at appropriate stages, and documented upon completion. Maintain RF equipment over its life cycle. Ensure the RF group follows all ES&H electrical safety requirements maintains all training. Directs the RF group to use the accepted work planning tools for all relevant tasks and jobs. Assist in the coordination off-hour accelerator emergency repairs to support 24-hour a day operation of the accelerator. Stays abreast of RF and accelerator technological advancements and supports R&D initiatives of Jefferson Lab. Develop strategies to address yearly RF system problems, repairs, maintenance, and other issues related to system performance. Ensures RF system spares are on hand in a timely manner. Lead - Supervisory - Management The RF group leader is responsible for the management, supervision, technical over site, and safety for RF staff supporting CEBAF operations and other lab initiatives. Carries out the day-to-day operations of the RF group. Manages the group annual work plan and budget. Ensure resources are properly assigned to maintain machine operations within budget. Recognize and communicate resource issues during the groups work planning process.
Requirements
- 15 or more years relevant experience with electrical engineering systems.
- 5 or more years Experience with projects exceeding $500k required.
- 5 or more years Experience supervising technical (engineering and technician) staff.
- Bachelor's Degree electrical engineering
- Background in electrical engineering, especially in a scientific or technical environment.
- Expert in accelerator RF applications (RF power and/or Low Level RF controls) and/or HV Power supplies/power conversion.
- Knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.
- System expert in one of the following areas, RF/Microwave electronics, RF Power systems, Low Level RF (control theory, Digital design) or Analog/power electronics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical engineering groups and projects.
- Understanding of electrical safety and Lock out Tag out procedures and protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project management tools.
- Master's Degree electrical engineering
Responsibilities
- Provides management, supervision, and technical oversight for a team of engineers and technicians supporting CEBAF accelerator operations, and other lab initiatives.
- Responsible for the supervision and the safety of the RF group personnel.
- Work with customers to develop planning, cost, and schedules to maintain reliable RF systems to support accelerator operations, address obsolescence issues, and lead state-of-the-art High Power RF (HPRF) and Low Level RF (LLRF) controls development.
- Ensure that the RF staff is up to date in safety training and following EHS policy, especially as it applies to hazardous energy control.
- Ensures the RF group follows and uses work planning tools (ePAS, ATlist and MSD) for all relevant tasks.
- Works with Accelerator Operations and Accelerator Engineering Systems management to develop strategies that address RF performance improvement and obsolescence needs for the CEBAF accelerator, experimental halls, and other lab initiatives.
- Lead the development of new RF equipment/systems that resolve obsolescence issues and provide new or enhanced RF capabilities to accelerator physicists.
- Maintain an understanding of the RF system operation requirements for CEBAF operations.
- Analyze accelerator downtime weekly and work with accelerator operability to increase machine availability/reliability.
- Ensure projects are developed with relevant stakeholder involvement, reviewed at appropriate stages, and documented upon completion.
- Maintain RF equipment over its life cycle.
- Ensure the RF group follows all ES&H electrical safety requirements and maintains all training.
- Directs the RF group to use the accepted work planning tools for all relevant tasks and jobs.
- Assist in the coordination of off-hour accelerator emergency repairs to support 24-hour a day operation of the accelerator.
- Stays abreast of RF and accelerator technological advancements and supports R&D initiatives of Jefferson Lab.
- Develop strategies to address yearly RF system problems, repairs, maintenance, and other issues related to system performance.
- Ensures RF system spares are on hand in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the management, supervision, technical oversight, and safety for RF staff supporting CEBAF operations and other lab initiatives.
- Carries out the day-to-day operations of the RF group.
- Manages the group annual work plan and budget.
- Ensure resources are properly assigned to maintain machine operations within budget.
- Recognize and communicate resource issues during the groups work planning process.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
- 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
- Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
- Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
