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Position Description:
We seek an RF Engineer to join our growing RF group within the Electron Ion Collider (EIC) division. The RF group for the EIC will be responsible for designing, building, purchasing, testing, and installing over 70 RF systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:
  • Analyze and define high level system requirements and perform design, simulation, prototyping, fabrication, integration, and testing of high power active and passive RF systems and subsystems. 
  • Collaborate with and support other electrical engineers and technicians within the RF Systems Group, EIC project scientific staff, as well as engineers and technicians in many other groups (i.e., Mechanical Engineering and Design, Vacuum Systems, Control Systems, Infrastructure) to deliver high power RF systems.
Position Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • At least three to seven years of relevant technical experience and progressive responsibility that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of RF systems
  • Demonstrated experience with high power RF and high voltage systems
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment – e.g., function generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, and multimeters
  • Experience with analog and RF circuit analysis tools – e.g., PSpice, ADS, Microwave Office
  • Good electrical and RF system testing and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate/interact with and support management, team members, contractors, vendors, project management and procurement professionals
  • Solid communication skills (written, verbal and presentation). Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Experience with vacuum tube based high power RF systems
  • Good understanding of analog and digital electronic technologies
  • Experience with other technical software – e.g. MATLAB, Mathcad
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:
  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds, climb a ladder (low to moderate heights), wear PPE
  • Ability to sometimes work long, irregular hours
Other Information:
  • Valid drivers’ license, use of private car
  • Occasional travel (domestic and international)