Radiofrequency Engineer
- Location
- Lemont, IL USA
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
The Accelerator Systems Division (ASD) provides best-in-class operation, maintenance and upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source accelerators and support users in doing outstanding science in a safe environment. The Radiofrequency Group of ASD is searching for a Radiofrequency Engineer.
Responsibilities will include
- Design, develop, construct, implement and maintain high-power rf systems for particle accelerator applications utilizing solid-state rf amplifier devices for power generation in the 10MHz to 1GHz frequency range.
- Apply analytical methods and use circuit simulation software tools to design and optimize solid state rf power amplifier performance.
- Design and implement interlock systems needed to protect high-power rf components and systems.
- Analyze rf system performance to provide fault analysis and improve operation reliability.
- Act as lead engineer in troubleshooting high power rf systems and independently design and implement system improvements.
- Plan and lead R&D programs for development related to high-power rf systems and devices.
- Independently perform complex electrical and electronics engineering analysis and troubleshoot and debug rf systems.
- Formulate and implement maintenance and operating guidelines for SSA systems. Provide engineering support to Operation and Analysis Group.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelors and 15+ years' experience, Masters and 12+ years' experience, PhD and 10+ years' experience, or equivalent.
- Experience in high-power rf system design, construction, operation and maintenance, with emphasis on multi-kilowatt solid state rf power amplifier technology.
- A working knowledge of high-power rf technology at frequencies between 10MHz and 1,000MHz, and hands-on experience with LDMOS solid state rf power amplifiers.
- Experience with high-power rf components, including waveguide transmission systems, and devices such as ferrite circulators and isolators, rf power couplers, rf loads, rf power combiners/splitters, and directional couplers.
- Operational knowledge of Multikilowatt rf amplifier systems.
- Knowledge in understanding complex systems and identifying and isolating problems.
- Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Knowledge and experience with accelerating cavities and vacuum-tube rf technology.
- Operating experience with AC Power Distribution Systems for high-power rf installations.
- Job Family
- Research Development (RD)
- Job Profile
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering 5
- Worker Type
- Regular
- Time Type
- Full time
The expected hiring range for this position is $162,750.00 - $253,890.00.
Pay and benefits
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
From Argonne's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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