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RF Engineer

Employer
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
Location
Cheshire, Warrington, England
Salary
£31931.0 - £44166.0 per annum
Posting live until
8 Feb 2022

Job Details

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Radio Frequency Engineer

Salary: £31,931 - £44,166 (plus an additional responsibility allowance dependent on skills and experience)

Type: Permanent

Location: Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Warrington, WA4 4AD

Closing Date: Sunday, 13th February 2022

Hours: Full Time (We understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants)

Excellent opportunity for an experienced RF Engineer to work in a leading science environment offering exceptional employee benefits.

About Us

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe's largest research organisations. At STFC you will belong to a community of experts who are driving science and technology forward. Our incredible diversity of research, technology and engineering projects truly fire the imagination and lead to real-world solutions which shape societies and transform lives.

STFC's Accelerator Science and Technology Centre (ASTeC) undertakes particle accelerator design and operation for current and future 'Big Science' facilities. We work on numerous high profile projects with national and international partners, including CERN, Fermi National Laboratory (FNAL), and the European Spallation Source (ESS). The Radio Frequency (RF) and Cryogenics group within ASTeC designs, builds, develops and supports advanced RF and cryogenic systems for high-energy particle accelerators.

About the role

You will be part of a small team responsible for the development, procurement, commissioning and operation of high power RF systems for the various particle accelerator projects and be responsible for:

  • Upgrade, maintenance and operation of CLARA high power RF systems.
  • Operation and development of RF systems within the Linac Test Facility (LTF).
  • Design studies for high power RF systems on UK-XFEL and the Relativistic Ultra-fast Electron Diffraction and Imaging (RUEDI) accelerator.
  • RF support on the PIP-II programme including assisting with the procurement of high power couplers.
  • You will work closely with other RF engineers and scientists, mechanical designers and external contractors to continuously develop and improve these high power RF systems.

About you

You should be a highly motivated engineer or scientist, qualified to degree level or equivalent in a relevant science or engineering subject. You should also have experience with high power RF technologies and ideally have an interest in RF aspects of accelerators.

The role requires the candidate to work well in a team and to be able to operate independently. You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a highly organised approach to work, be innovative and inquisitive, with a desire to gain new skills in a broad range of areas.

Applications should consist of a CV and a covering letter explaining why the candidate is suited to this position. Please supply the names and contact details of three referees when applying. For an informal discussion about this role please contact:

How we support EDI in the workforce

At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.

Disability Confident Employer

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Company

STFC imageAt the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), research is driven by practical applications and a curiosity to create a world-leading hub of scientific and engineering excellence. Our science and facilities enable researchers to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe. Success typically requires long-term strategic investment, international collaboration on a global scale and the capability to push the limits of technology and engineering. To remain internationally competitive in our areas of science and to keep our facilities at the leading edge, we have to develop bespoke technology that cannot be reliably sourced on the open market, for example in detectors and instrumentation, accelerators, specialist engineering, optics and e-infrastructure. These technologies are often also applied to address broader societal and industrial challenges and we actively promote their translation and commercialization.

Why work for us
When you join STFC, you become a key part of one of Europe’s largest research organizations. We are trusted to support, enable, and undertake cutting-edge projects in an amazing diversity of fields that you could be a part of. With access to our world-class facilities, people like you are helping us to drive ground-breaking advances in science, engineering, computing and technology.

  • The Particle Physics Department (PPD) is one of the largest particle physics groups in the UK. We design, construct and operate some of the most sensitive scientific instruments in the world, collaborating with partners in academia, industry and international laboratories such as CERN. We currently work with the ATLAS, CMS, LHCb, DUNE, Hyper-K, T2K, MICE, Lux-Zeplin, DEAP-3600, CERN RD50, Electron Ion Collider and AION collaborations.
  • The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is a £93m UKRI investment over five years based at the Harwell Campus. This is a strategic element within the overall £1bn, 10-year investment into quantum technologies made by the UK since 2014.

Our benefits

  • 30 days annual leave plus 10.5 public and privilege days.
  • Flexible or hybrid working may be available dependent on role.
  • Defined benefit pension scheme (employer contribution – currently up to 26%).
  • Sport and social groups across campus with access to an on-site gym.

For more information on all of our employee benefits, visit www.stfccareers.co.uk/why-join/rewards-and-benefits.

Who we are looking for
The UK has a world-class research and innovation system. Our expertise spans all fields of knowledge, from the discovery of penicillin and monoclonal antibodies, to the jet engine and the World Wide Web. Therefore it is vital for us to have the best people at all levels throughout UKRI. We want to continue to attract a mix of talented professionals, scientists and engineers.


Locations
UK-wide

Number of employees
STFC has 2594 staff members across the UK and UKRI has approx. 8000

Main areas of research
Our work encompasses everything from the physical, biological and social
sciences, to innovation, engineering, medicine, the environment, as well as arts and the humanities

Positions recently recruited for
Electronic engineers, data scientists, research associates CMS/DUNE, research associate on electron ion collider (EiC), ion trap physicists

Desired degree disciplines/class
A STEM degree

How to apply
Apply online at www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/search/256393 

Closing date
All year round

Contact
Quantum physics and computing vacancies: E-mail amy.corpe@ukri.org
Particle physics vacancies: E-mail corinna.kilpatrick@ukri.org
stfc.ukri.org

Company info
Website
Location
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Harwell
Oxfordshire
OX11 0QX
GB

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