Radio Frequency Engineer II / Engineering/Physicist Accelerator II

Working/Functional Title

Radio Frequency Engineer II

Position Summary

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science (DOESC) supporting the mission of the DOESC Office of Nuclear Physics. FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes or shortlived nuclei not normally found on Earth. Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavyion accelerator FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes nuclear astrophysics fundamental interactions and applications for society including in medicine homeland security and industry. User facility operation is supported by the DOESC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOESC user facilities. MSUs nuclear physics graduate program is a topranked program nationally according to U.S. News & World Report. This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the worldclass FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science. Purpose: The Radio Frequency Engineer 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 project and future upgrades with goal of improving overall performance and efficiency. Perform inhouse calibration for electronic test equipment and support external calibrations through thirdparty suppliers. Maintain consistent accurate records of maintenance tasks and results and indicate areas of improvement. Maintain electronic documentation and ensure that documents are available uptodate 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 highpower RF amplifiers and power supplies including associated CSStudio 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 (inhouse 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 Requirements

A bachelors 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; and requires 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.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with RF circuits and related test equipment (network analyzers signal analyzers oscilloscopes etc.)

Experience with highpower RF amplifiers and power supplies

Knowledgeable with design tools such as ANSYS Electronics/HFSS SPICE Matlab etc.

An understanding of PLCbased systems

Experience with schematic and layout tools (Altium preferred) Experience managing designs in a formal environment

Good negotiating and communication skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Provide a Cover Letter and a Resume

Work Hours

STANDARD 85

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