Engineering Physicist 1

Location: Batavia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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:

Join the Fermilab team in the Applied Physics and Superconducting Technology Directorate (APS-TD) as an Engineering Physicist. In this role, you will join the Test and Instrumentation (T&I) Department and work closely with the APS-TD Magnet Systems Department (MSD) to design, develop, deploy, and maintain software and hardware systems used for magnetic measurements and data acquisition. The T&I Department supports the testing of both room-temperature and superconducting magnets used in accelerator complexes at Fermilab, as well as at universities and other national and international laboratories. This work plays an important role in advancing accelerator technology and supporting major physics research programs.

The department contributes to major accelerator and detector initiatives, including the Muon-to-Electron Conversion Experiment (Mu2e), the Accelerator Upgrade Project (AUP) for CERN, and the High Field Vertical Magnet Test Facility (HFVMTF). In support of these projects, the group performs a range of precision magnetic measurements, including rotating coil measurements, single stretched wire (SSW) measurements, and three-dimensional magnetic field mapping.

What Your day-to-day activities will look like as an Engineering Physicist at Fermilab:

•    Operate laboratory facilities and specialized instrumentation to conduct tests and collect experimental data.
•    Monitor and evaluate the performance of equipment and facility systems to ensure safe operation and compliance with technical and safety requirements.
•    Review experimental results and operational data to identify opportunities for improving existing subsystems and developing new technical approaches.
•    Analyze collected data and communicate results to supervisors, scientists, and engineering staff during internal meetings and technical discussions.

•    Design and develop data acquisition (DAQ) hardware and associated instrumentation for experimental measurements.
•    Work with engineers, technicians, and subject-matter experts to maintain measurement systems and contribute to the design, upgrade, and improvement of instrumentation used in experimental research.
•    Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
•    Abide by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g. Physics, Engineering) and 0-3 years’ experience. Candidates with less than 3 years of work experience should demonstrate some experience from co-op, internship, or undergraduate research involvement.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort in tackling first-of-a-kind challenges.

Knowledge, familiarity, or experience with some of the following:

- Electronics

- Data acquisition systems, electronic test equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes)

- Programming languages: C++, Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB

- Artificial intelligence, machine learning

- RedHat/AlmaLinux system administration

- FPGA programming

- Industrial communication protocols (Modbus, etc.)

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 office in Batavia, IL. 

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

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.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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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.