SRF Technology Engineer

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. What your job will be like: As a staff engineer I, you will work closely with more senior staff on superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) problems or projects of minimal complexity. 60% of your time will be focused on the ARPA-E NEWTON project, contributing to milestones in developing advanced SRF cavities for transmutation of used nuclear fuel. The other 40% of your time will be devoted to the cutting-edge SRF R&D program within the SRF S&T Department in support of the Accelerator Division to advance SRF technologies for particle accelerators, especially developing next generation conduction-cooled SRF cryomodule technology for broader applications. The overarching skill sets you will provide are mechanical engineering, cryogenic thermal design, finite element analysis such as ANSYS and CST Studio simulations and modeling, as well as hands-on capabilities in designing, building, and assembling SRF cavities/cryomodules and related components. In this job you will:

• Perform the mechanical and thermal design/analysis/simulation of the SRF cavity/cryomodule and related components.
• Build and assembly SRF cavities/cryomodules and related components.
• Document results through tech notes, journal papers, and conference papers. Present results at team meetings, project meetings and conferences.
• Travel may be required to attend conferences, workshops, vendor visit.
• Occasional off-shift work may be required for testing.Experience
• Preferred: 2 or more years Design and analysis supporting the development of SRF cavities/cryomodules and related components
• Preferred: 2 or more years Repair and maintenance of hardware components in complex systems.Education
• Bachelor's Degree Mechanical Engineering required
• Master's Degree Mechanical Engineering preferredExperience and Education Exchange

Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Design & drafting tools such as Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.
• Mechanical and thermal modeling & simulation tools such as ANSYS.
• Preferred: Electromagnetism modeling & simulation tools such as CST Studio.
• Demonstrate good understanding of the mechanical engineering and materials behaviors at room temperature and cryogenic temperatures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Coordination skills interacting with team members of diverse backgrounds.

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 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