Engineer I

The expected hiring range for this position is:

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 the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role: 
Fermilab is seeking an Electrical Engineer I.  Under direct supervision, utilizes fundamental engineering concepts and principles to perform basic engineering tasks and develop enhanced familiarization with Laboratory’s method of project engineering, from the design stage through review, procurement, manufacture, installation, test, and operation.

What your day-to-day as an Electrical Engineer I at Fermilab will look like:

• Analyzes data and performs engineering calculations. Develops less complicated designs of specific parts, components, or phases of a project.
• Develops and documents basic engineering design solutions, usually consisting of basic engineering techniques.
• Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates and technicians, as assigned.
• Participates in procurement, as well as manufacturing, installation, testing, and operation.
• Assists in the development of cost estimates, as well as the monitoring of budgetary obligations.
• With review and approval of supervisor, propose resources, ensuring conformance to specifications and cost/time constraints.
• Serves on safety panels, review committees, and other subcommittees as assigned.
• May participate in technical conferences and publication.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering discipline. Possess ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Basic professional knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the engineering discipline. Possess ability to perform basic engineering design solutions and techniques.
• Knowledgeable of high-power design and implementation.
• Some experience maintaining hardware for high power RF systems desirable.
• Knowledgeable of high frequency analog circuits.
• Knowledgeable of practical digital circuit design.
• Strong understanding of RF/Microwave fundamentals.
• Hands-on electronics hardware experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to see the big picture and pay attention to details while performing problem solving analysis on a flexible range of tasks.
• Must be able to meet qualifications (oxygen deficiency hazard) for occasional work in an area with cryogens or interlocked area.
• Experience with Microwave Studio, HFSS, Mathematica, MATLAB, LabView, and ADS HF/microwave software preferred.
• Experience with resonant cavity structures, copper and superconducting desirable.

Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. 

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits 
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. 

What To Expect Next:
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