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Los Alamos National Laboratory · 19 hours ago

R&D Engineer 1/2 - 201 MHz HPRF & LLRF team

Los Alamos, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$94K/yr - $155K/yr

2+ years exp

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking an R&D Engineer Level 1 or Level 2 for their 201 MHz HPRF team to support RF system upgrades and mechanical engineering tasks related to accelerator technology.

Security

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborating in the planning and implementation of future RF system upgrades as part of a larger team

Building high power RF test stands followed by the implementation of large scale changes to the existing high voltage and Diacrode amplifiers for the initial portion of the LANSCE linac

Collaborating in the design of portions of the system and their interconnections and work with other engineers, technologists and technicians to implement, install and test their contributions

Design and procurement of high power components and as such, their installation involves communication with other teams to determine the power, water cooling and mechanical requirements and come up with a coordinated solution

Leading the mechanical design of the system and their interconnections and work with other engineers, technologists and technicians to implement, install and test their contributions

Leading the entire lifecycle of a design, from obtaining constraints from clients to designing and simulating/calculating stresses, all the way to the coordination with the manufacturer, the procurement and the installation

Design of portions of water cooling and air cooling systems

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering2D3D CAD softwareAnalyticalComputational analysisThermal analysisManufacturing techniquesInteracting with manufacturersElectricalElectronic systemsProducing written documentationMentoring junior staffBudget estimationMulti-disciplinary coordinationTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

Individual and team assignments

2D and 3D CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks

Modeling existing components from measurements or drawings and creating assemblies and drawing packages in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards

Analytical and computational analysis for structural component design in accordance with applicable engineering standards

Manufacturing techniques for both manual and CNC machines to aid design and fabrication process

Interacting with manufacturers to determine best engineering solutions

Producing written documentation and presenting results in front of an audience

Capable and willing to work in radiation environments while adhering to ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principles

Thermal analysis of components and the design of air or water cooling systems

Designing support structures for complex geometries subject to thermal gradients

Producing component specifications and design documentation

Leading the procurement, testing and installation of high priced items

Mentoring and professional development of junior staff or students

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related degree) from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to Mechanical Engineering

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related degree) from an accredited institution and 4 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to Mechanical Engineering