Spectrometer Support Engineer II

Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter.

Posting Date: 02/05/2026
Salary Range: $89,800 - $142,100 (SE II)
Work Location Type: Dedicated On-site (100% on-site work)

What your job will be like:

This position is part of a cross functional team dedicated to supporting the spectrometers and other experimental equipment in Halls A and C. Equipment includes, but is not limited to: magnet power supplies, instrumentation, and controls; cryogenics instrumentation and controls; particle detector supporting electronics; and spectrometer motion. This position will be expected to work on control systems and power supplies including troubleshooting and repair, making updates to control software, and providing on-call support during the experimental run. This position will also be responsible for learning how to operate the cryogenics system in hall C and assisting SME with cryogenics operations. Candidates for this position should have a working knowledge of basic electronics, familiarity with computers and basic programs such as MS Office, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to think critically. Candidate will preferably have some knowledge of cryogenics or fluid dynamics, experience with PLCs/HMIs, and/or experience programming in C/C++/Python. Electronics knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of pressure-flow relationship will be tested during the interview.

In this role you will:

• Operate cryogenic system, to include understanding of cryogenic concepts, P&I diagrams, valve controls, and instrumentation.
• Assist in installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various hall A and C control systems and power supplies.
• Integrate new controls and instrumentation into existing control system as needed.
• Coordinate as needed with other Spectrometer Support Group staff and other groups at the lab to achieve goals.

Qualifications we require:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or related field


• Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience.

Experience

• 4 or more years relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of basis electronics, and familiarity with computers and basic programs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to think critically

Qualifications we prefer:

• 2 or more years Working with PLCs/HMIs or troubleshooting electronics
• 2 or more years Cryogenics or other fluid systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working Knowledge of cryogenics or fluid dynamics
  
• Experience with PLCs/HMIs and or experience programming in C/C++/Python
  
• Electronics knowledge and understanding of pressure-flow relationship

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 campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst 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 Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with 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 are participating in a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity. Generally, such programs/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt to acquire U.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 appointments whether or not remuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.