Jefferson Lab

    Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.

    Posting Date: 08/02/2024
    Salary Range: $113,200 - $178,700 (SEIII)
    Work Location Type: 100% Dedicated On-Site

    What your job will be like:

    The SRF Fabrication Engineer will independently manage projects from inception to successful completion on a wide variety of assignments within the SRF department including all aspects of electron beam transport including superconducting radio frequency cavity and ancillary fabricated components. Work will encompass practical solutions to complex problems which may include mechanical design (CAD), acquisition of parts and materials, interaction with SRF scientists, engineers, technicians and vendors, recommendation of and overseeing fabrication processes, assembly, installation and commissioning as required.

    In this role you will:

    • Determine and recommend fabrication methods and processes to enable successful completion of final product within quality requirements, cost and schedule
    • Coordinate fabrication of prototype R&D cavities and other components, including development of new and appropriate processes, tooling and procedures
    • Solve materials engineering problems for SRF cavities and other beamline components as they relate to performance, forming, surfaces, coatings and contamination
    • Produce and document fabrication processes for components and mechanical systems associated with high performing SRF cavities and cryomodules, including electron beam welding, brazing/sputtering and coatings
    • Design and coordinate fabrication of mechanical components, fabrication dies, tooling and fixtures
    • Operate engineering tools such as CAD and multivariable analysis software to model and provide practical solutions to complex problems
    • Develop and implement new and optimized mechanical components for SRF systems employed in advanced accelerators
    • Develop detailed specifications and quality control documentation for fabrication systems, tooling and mechanical components.

    Qualifications We Require

    Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.

    Experience

    • 10 years of Relevant Experience.

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

      • In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering principles and fundamentals.
      • Familiarity with metal fabrication technical requirements, equipment, methods and processes.
      • Familiarity with LabView and EPICS.
      • Knowledgeable in the use of CAD and multivariable analysis software in analyzing and producing solutions to mechanical problems.
      • Ability to assist plan, direct, and coordinate activities and resources in a manufacturing environment in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
      • Able to work in collaboration with others to solve complex problems.
      • Able to take direction and work under supervision to carry out tasks and solve problems of limited complexity.
      • Able to communicate effectively the results and challenges of on-going projects to fellow staff and management in both oral and written form.
      • Ability to train, coach, and lead technical staff on task and projects with limited complexity.

      Qualifications We Prefer

      • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.

      About Jefferson Lab

      Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

      Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

      At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

      • 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
      • Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

      Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As part of the JSA’s equal employment opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

      JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting @jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am – 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

      Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States. This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.