Electronics Engineering Associate

The Berkeley Lab's Engineering Division is hiring an Electronics Engineering Associate to support the Advanced Light Source Low Level RF AIP initiative, with a specific focus on the LINAC and Sub Harmonic Buncher LLRF upgrade project.

Under the guidance of engineering and technical leads, the Engineering Associate will provide hands-on technical support for RF and electronic systems, including implementation of hardware updates, execution of RF performance testing, documentation development, and coordination of fabrication and installation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution and Coordination

• Support the execution of the Linear Accelerator, Subharmonic Buncher Low Level RF upgrade project, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, production schedules, and commissioning milestones.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly, and installation activities with engineers, technicians, and trades.
• Maintain project continuity as the effort moves from prototype validation to production hardware build and deployment.

RF Hardware Implementation and Testing

• Implement RF hardware revisions and support configuration control for chassis and rack level assemblies.
• Execute RF performance testing, including signal verification, phase stability checks, and functional validation under direction of senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot hardware and integration issues and document findings and corrective actions.

Design, Documentation, and Production Support

• Develop and revise electrical schematics, chassis layouts, and rack configurations using CAD tools.
• Create clear work instructions and production documentation for engineers and trade personnel.
• Maintain configuration documentation, test procedures, and revision records to support production readiness and commissioning.

System Integration and Commissioning Support

• Assist with system integration activities for the ALS RF injection system.
• Support pre commissioning validation and on site installation efforts in preparation for dark time.
• Document test results, commissioning steps, and operational procedures to ensure long term maintainability.

Compliance and Safety

• Follow established laboratory safety protocols, including electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Ensure that installations and modifications comply with LBNL engineering standards and OSHA regulations.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 3+ years of relevant technical experience in an engineering, electronics, or technical project support environment.
• General electronics backgrounds.
• Proficiency with electrical drawing and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or similar.
• Familiarity with chassis and rack layout and mechanical integration of electronic assemblies.
• General understanding of RF and electronic systems, including signal routing, connectors, grounding, shielding, and cable management.
• Experience performing electronics testing using tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes; familiarity with RF test methods is desirable.
• Ability to implement hardware revisions and maintain configuration control documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting procedures, test results, and collaborating with engineers and trades.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical work instructions.
• Understanding of electrical safety protocols, including LOTO and relevant laboratory standards.

Desired skills/knowledge:

• Relevant technical certifications (preferred but not required).
• Experience supporting RF systems, LLRF systems, or accelerator related electronic systems.
• Experience transitioning hardware from prototype to production.
• Familiarity with documentation management systems and version control.
• Exposure to project and task tracking tools such as JIRA or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating trade work and managing fabrication schedules.