SRF Vacuum Systems Engineer

SURATech, LLC (Jefferson Lab) • Newport News, VA

3d • $91,800 - $131,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark – where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter. The good-faith pay range for this role is $91,800 - $131,900 per year. Actual compensation may vary and may be above the posted range based on factors such as a candidate's skills, experience, education, certifications, and work location. Provide support for the development, operation, and improvement of all vacuum systems for superconducting (SRF) cavities and accelerator facilities, from low to ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and particulate free. Contribute to reliable implementation and operation for superconducting cavity development, CEBAF and other Jefferson Lab initiatives.

Requirements

• 10 or more years Relevant Experience
• Experience supervising staff, setting and managing expectations, performance, and professional development.
• Can use mathematical methods including calculus and differential equations, to simulate pump-down curves, vacuum pressure profiles, and differential pumping schemes.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Able to effectively train people outside his/her work group.
• Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams.
• Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in large-scale accelerator projects or facilities.
• Experience in leading a project with cost and schedule responsibilities.
• Use of cleanroom techniques and procedures. Methods for particle free connections.
• Modelling and analysis tools for thermo-mechanical simulations.
• Data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and evaluate vacuum systems and its components, including procedures for integration and operation, calculate vacuum gas loads, pressure profiles, pumping speeds, safety features and utility requirements.
• Develop methods for particle free assembly and surface cleaning of vacuum systems and superconducting cavities, including development of plasma processing methods.
• Develop methods to improve vacuum system efficiency and reliability, including radiation hardness.
• Plan and coordinate integration and maintenance of the vacuum systems.
• Train staff on the best-practice handling, assembly, and operation of vacuum systems.
• Develop and maintain functional requirements and technical documentation for vacuum systems.

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

What This Job Offers

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