Engineering Physicist 1

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.)

Responsibilities

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.