RF Engineer - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The RF Group

Is responsible for R&D and operations for a number of high power radio-frequency (RF) systems operating in S-Band (pulsed) and VHF/UHF (CW 60kW) which are all crucial to the MAX IV accelerators. Other responsibilities include various diagnostics and feedback systems.

Would you like to work at the brightest lightsource in the world?

MAX IV are looking for a RF Engineer who will...

take an active roll in MAX IV RF High-Power RF systems R&D as well as operational and maintenace tasks for these systems. Even though already functional, these RF systems still need to be expanded and improved upon to cope with growing needs of synchrotron radiation users as well as the need to deliver high reliability operation.

Your main work tasks will be

• RF system performance and reliability with focus on pulsed high-power RF (S-band Klystrons and high voltage Modulators).

• RF power distribution systems including wave-guides and coaxial lines.

• RF system performance upgrades capability.

• Take part in further developments and improvements of RF systems and RF-based diagnostics.

To be successful in this role you need to have the following qualifications

• A Master's degree or equivalent experience in RF engineering or related technical area.

• Good theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

• Good command of both written and spoken English with good communication skills.

• Teamwork skills

• Experience with RF instrumentation: Network and Spectrum analyzers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes.

Below are seen as merits

• Experience with pulsed high-power RF.

• Experience with high-power RF systems.

• Experience with low phase-noise/low-jitter RF systems.

• Experience with Q/A and testing.

As a person you are eager to learn, systematic, thorough, open to new ideas and determined to get an idea of improvement to work in practice.

What we offer

When you join our MAX IV family, you step into a world of front edge science. We make the invisible visible by supporting scientist from all over the world, generating scientific results for the benefit of society. We offer you a multicultural work environment with great opportunities for personal development with respect for a healthy work-life balance.

Would you like to work in a challenging and supporting environment? Then join us and take the opportunity to make a real difference!

For further information, please visit:
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-lund-university/work-lund-university
www.sweden.se
https://www.maxiv.lu.se/about-us/careerjobs/comp_and_benefits/

On call services will apply.

Probationary period may apply.