RF Electronics Engineer
Devens, MA
SPARC Team – Electrical Systems /
Full-time /
On-site
SPARC sustains fusion reactions by feeding >25MW of 120MHz RF power into the tokamak to heat the plasma to 100 million Kelvin. We need an outstanding RF engineer to build the most powerful RF plant in the world.
Your responsibilities will include integration, test, and troubleshooting of all elements of the SPARC RF system. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years hands-on experience in high-power RF system design, integration, and test. Responsibilities for this position can scale with the candidate.
For more information on the SPARC RF plant, see the SPARC journal papers here:
SPARC Overview: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-plasma-physics/article/overview-of-the-sparc-tokamak/DD3C44ECD26F5EACC554811764EF9FF0
This team member will:
- Integrate, test, and commission RF system components – RF sources, amplifiers, transmission lines, antennas, splitters/combiners, power supplies
- Troubleshoot RF system hardware
- Develop manufacturing processes specific to RF components
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
- Design and integrate RF signal detection and measurement circuits that will interface with the control and data collection system of SPARC
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years hands-on experience in high-power RF system design, integration, and/or test
- Modern high-performance embedded digital controllers
- Familiarity with test scripting programs like Python
- Altium or similar electrical design
- RF/Microwave simulation software: CST, HFSS e.g.
Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
- RF circuit electrical design
- Circuit layout design using programs like Altium
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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