Staff Engineer 2 - Electrical SPEAR3Job ID6178LocationSLAC - Menlo Park, CAFull-TimeRegularSLAC Job PostingsPosition Overview:SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory¿s SPEAR3 is one of the four US third generation light sources ¿ electron storage rings dedicated to producing brilliant X-ray beams. SPEAR3 serves Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Light source (SSRL), a national user facility with the longest history of utilizing synchrotron radiation for multi-disciplinary experiments studying many of the most pressing scientific issues facing humanity including those in medicine, biology, energy, and the environment. SSRL supports over 1500 research scientists annually.Members of our SSRL Accelerator Team are responsible for operating and improving electron accelerators that produce high brightness x-rays for SSRL. The accelerator complex consists of an RF electron gun, 120-MeV linear accelerator, a 10-Hz cycling booster synchrotron to accelerate electrons from 120 MeV to 3 GeV, and the main SPEAR3 storage ring that emits x-ray synchrotron radiation from bend magnets, wigglers and undulators. The accelerator team has expertise in instrumentation, fast feedback systems, real-time software applications, systems analysis, and accelerator beam dynamics. The group conducts regular testing of system components with live beam to demonstrate new concepts and collaborates with other groups at SLAC for development, prototype implementation, system deployment and systems analysis.The accelerator electrical systems include electron beam diagnostics and control; hardware diagnostics and control; fast-acting interlock systems, radio-frequency systems; and several hundred AC, DC, and fast-pulsed power supplies. Electron beam diagnostic and instrumentation systems measure and control the spatial and temporal beam distributions, beam position stability and other relevant operational parameters. Hardware diagnostics and controls include timing systems, motion control, vacuum systems, magnets, RF, temperature monitoring and cooling water. All systems are controlled with advanced Ethernet-connected communications with tightly regulated feedback loops to maintain high-precision stability. Development of signal processing algorithms, control architectures and advanced feedback techniques are part of the ongoing effort.We are seeking an electrical engineer with strong background in electrical or electronics engineering to maintain, design, build, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced engineering systems in the SSRL accelerator complex and interface with scientific, engineering and technical staff across the lab and work on a range of technical systems using both engineering and applied physics skills.SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park; CA.Your specific responsibilities include:
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify and test electron beam instrumentation using diagnostic tools, analysis techniques, and robust engineering practices.
Design and fabricate diagnostic electronic equipment, including schematics; PCB layout, fabrication and testing; and chassis construction.
Participate in the development of existing systems as well as conceptual development of new systems.
Solve complex engineering problems and recommend corrective or alternative actions.
Work with SPEAR3 and SLAC staff in problem solving and design efforts.
Assist in capital equipment purchases and preparation of budgets.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
Bachelor¿s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or related fields or equivalent experience.A minimum of 2 years¿ experience in at least four of the following areas: precision analog and digital hardware, hardware diagnostics, accelerator technology, high speed circuits, feedback concepts, computer-based power supply controls, instrumentation, and computer programming skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose technical and/or system problems of moderate complexity involving hardware and controls.
Expertise in solving unique problems with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple, complex technical projects.
Good organizational skills with the ability to complete assignments working independently and in a team environment, and effectively present results.
Effective communication with colleagues and other research sites.
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
In addition, preferred experience and requirements include:
Solid electronics lab skills with experience in debugging circuits.
Maintaining and supporting complex systems.
Familiarity with computer-hardware interface.
Hardware and electron beam diagnostics.
Altium or similar electronic CAD software.
PLC design and implementation.
FPGA design and implementation.
MATLAB, C or C, EPICs, experience on Windows, Linux, or VMS platforms.
SLAC Employee Competencies:
Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job. May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1¿General Policy and Responsibilities:http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu
Classification Title: Staff Engineer 2
Job code: 0132, Grade K
Employment Duration: Continuing
The expected pay range for this position is $116,000 - $170,000per annum. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. 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, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.