ATLAS Accelerator Engineer

The Argonne Tandem Linear Accelerator System (ATLAS) at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) is pleased to announce an opening for an Accelerator Engineer with experience related to charged particle accelerating systems.  ATLAS is the world’s first heavy ion superconducting linear accelerator, and for over four decades has operated as a national user facility to explore the frontiers of nuclear physics and its applications.

The operation of ATLAS depends on the integration of many systems – cryogenic distribution, ultra-high vacuum (UHV), computer monitoring and control, ion source operation, beam diagnostics, radiofrequency control and amplification, and electric and magnetic beam transport devices.  Familiarity with one or more of these systems is highly desired.  Key responsibilities of the ATLAS Accelerator Engineer include designing and building new equipment and functionality, as well as maintaining and improving current systems. 

The potential candidate will be expected to work within a small project team and regularly interact with operations and scientific staff.  Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.  The ideal candidate will be a flexible, results-oriented problem-solver who requires minimal supervision.  Assignments can vary greatly, and the successful applicant must thrive in taking on new challenges.

Position Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of a field of engineering or physics related to charged particle accelerators

• Successfully demonstrated critical communication and collaboration in a work environment

• High degree of self-motivation, independence, and follow through

• Ability to remain focused and organized while balancing a diverse workload

• History of independently identifying and implementing improvements to technical systems

• A track record of self-directed learning

• Mechanical assembly experience

Preferred Experience:

• Writing custom software routines to sort or manipulate data

• Laboratory instrumentation (e.g. oscilloscopes and multimeters)

• Electric and magnetic modeling software

• 2D and/or 3D Computer Aided Drafting and Dimensioning

• Charge particle simulation software

• Metrology and alignment

• Previous experience at ATLAS

• Previous experience at an accelerator facility

RD1: Bachelors and 0+ years of experience, Masters and 0+ years, or equivalent

The expected hiring range for this position is $78,505 - $122,467 annually

RD2: Bachelors and 5+ years of experience, Masters and 3+ years, or PhD and 0+ years, or equivalent

The expected hiring range for this position is $94,486 - $147,399 annually

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