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RF Electronics Technician II

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
12000 Jefferson Ave (Show on map)
May 26, 2026
*At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.* Salary: $58,200 - $92,000 (Tech II) What your job will be like: Provide maintenance and repair support on all RF electronics hardware used in the JLAB CEBAF Accelerator, Injector Test Facility (UITF), Cryomodule Test Facility (CMTF) and Low Energy Recirculating Facility (LERF) in support of sustaining and increasing machine availability. Assist Accelerator Engineering Support (AES) Department RF engineers in the design, fabrication, implementation and documentation of complex electronic equipment to support improving and upgrading the Accelerator, LERF and other RF systems. In this role you will: Provide repair support - on-call, preventive and scheduled maintenance - for the Accelerator and LERF RF systems and other AESRF customers. Accomplish special projects assigned by the RF Operations Support Team Coordinator to support the team's roles and responsibilities. Work with the lead technician in the shop assigned to learn troubleshooting, repair and calibration of these assemblies. Maintain spare and repair parts inventories. Provide support to engineers in new system development, testing and documentation. Design and fabricate special purpose circuits and test apparatus for laboratory use. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Experience 5 or more years required Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to identify schedule conflicts within the group and provide solutions., Intermediate skills, knowledge and ability in one technology trade or specialty., Knowledge of theory, design, and techniques used at component level., Basic skills, knowledge and ability in other technologies., Sound judgment in completing assignments. 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.