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Accelerator Engineering Systems Project Lead

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
Jun 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 Range: $139,000 - $220,300 (SSE) What your job will be like: The Accelerator Engineering Services (AES) Project Lead will provide project leadership (coordination, and project management) for a team of electrical engineers and technicians designing and implementing accelerator electronic projects for CEBAF and other lab initiatives. Work closely with the Accelerator Engineering Services (AES) department manager and AES group leaders. Responsibilities include, leading the development of new accelerator instrumentation and controls, ensuring project workflows, and hand-offs are completed in accordance with engineering expectations, and EH&S guidelines.This includes but is not limited too working with customers (Accelerator Operations, CASA, Source Group, Nuclear Physics, SRFS&T, SRFOPS and AES groups) to develop planning, cost, and schedules, in support accelerator strategic initiatives. Utilizing engineering resources to balance incoming work requests, assist in the prioritization of tasks, help to mitigate resource conflicts, and monitor customer satisfaction of engineering services. The project leader is expected to operate with a large amount of autonomy in how they lead AES projects and interface with external departments (ACC and NP) inside and outside of Jefferson Lab. The AES Project Lead is responsible for the management, technical oversite, and safety for AES staff supporting supporting the project. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead, plan and schedule complex technical projects > $500k. In this job you will: Under the direction of the AES dept. manager, lead the development of new accelerator electronic controls and equipment. Participate in long range planning for future CEBAF Operations and Nuclear Physics projects. Works closely with the AES group leaders to define project requirements and performance goals. Guide AES engineers in their projects. Ensure AES 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. Analyze accelerator downtime weekly. Investigate defective, obsolete, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment or systems to determine the nature and scope of the problem for possible replacement. Ensure the projects follow all safety guidelines (EH&S) and best practices. Develop strategies to address CEBAF systemic electronic technical issues and obsolescence. Experience Required: 15 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 control electronics (beam diagnostics, RF Systems, Magnet power supply, Accelerator Safety Systems). Education Required: Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering Preferred: Master's Degree Electrical Engineering Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of Electrical engineering. Solid knowledge of electronic circuits and systems. Medium Project and design experience in building and maintaining electronic instrumentation in particle accelerators. High Individual will be a system expert in one of the following areas, Control systems/theory, digital design (FPGAs, uproc), Analog/RF design or power conversion. Medium 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 SURATech, 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 SURATech, LLC manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). SURATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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