Instrumentation and Controls Group Leader

• Independently carry out day-to-day operations of the Instrumentation and Controls group. Develop strategies to increase productivity and increase motivation through thoughtful work assignments within l&C.
  
• Analyze accelerator downtime weekly and work with accelerator operability to increase machine availability. Investigate defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems to determine the nature and scope of the problem.
  
• Under the direction of the AES dept. head, help lead the development of beam diagnostics equipment. Participate in long range planning for future CEBAF Operations and Nuclear Physics beam diagnostics.
  
• Ensure I&C projects are developed with relevant stakeholder involvement, reviewed at appropriate stages, and documented upon completion. Ensure equipment turn over meets the needs of the customers during acceptance testing.
  
• Manage the coordination of I&C group's off-hour accelerator emergency repairs to support 24-hour a day operation of the accelerator.
  
• Ensure the group follows all safety guidelines (EH&S) and stays abreast of their safety training.
  
• Develop strategies to address yearly I&C system problems, repairs, maintenance and other issues related to system performance.
  

• The I&C group leader is responsible for the management, supervision, technical over site, and safety for RF staff supporting CEBAF operations and other JLAB initiatives. Carries out day to day operations of the RF group.
  
• Manages the groups annual work plan and budget. Ensures resources are properly assigned to maintain CEBAF operations within budget. Recognize and communicates resource issues during the group's work planning process.
  

• Required: 10 or more years: Relevant experience with electrical engineering systems.
  
• Required: 5 or more years: Supervisory experience managing groups and projects (> $250k).)
  
• Preferred: 5 or more years: Accelerator beam diagnostic applications, beam position monitors, timing systems, emittance diagnostics, vacuum systems, or motion control.
  

• Required: Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering
  
• Preferred: Master's Degree Electrical Engineering
  

• Solid knowledge of electrical circuits and systems. Individual will be a system expert in one of the following areas, Control systems/theory, digital design (FPGAs, uproc) or Analog/RF design.
  
• Demonstrated ability to compose and publish research work in peer-reviewed journals.
  
• Ability to lead, plan and schedule complex technical projects > $250k.
  
• Project and design experience in building and maintaining electronic instrumentation in particle accelerators.
  

About Jefferson Lab

Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community.

A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates,LLC,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world.

Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab

At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)

* 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements

(Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)

* Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

* Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches,

mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast

Jefferson ScienceAssociates,LLC (JSA) manages andoperatesthe Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JSA is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationforpeoplewith disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request.

Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you areparticipatingin a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity.Generally, suchprograms/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt toacquireU.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointmentswhether or notremuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.