LCLS Laser Engineering Associate | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) Engineering Division at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking a Science and Engineering Associate to develop, characterize, integrate, and maintain state of the art integrated laser and optical systems in support of complex scientific and research programs.   This role reports into the Laser & Optical Engineering Group in the Laser Engineering Department.

The Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) is the world’s first hard X-ray free electron laser (XFEL) and operates as a user facility for a global community of scientists, providing ultrashort, ultra-bright pulses of X-rays to seven experimental instruments focused on specific areas of science.  Using ultrafast lasers for x-ray to laser pump probe experiments are an integral part of many of these experiments, and the Laser and Optical Engineering Group is responsible for deploying and supporting cutting-edge laser-optical systems for groundbreaking scientific research at LCLS.

The Laser and Optical Engineering Group also supports other laser-based facilities at SLAC including the photoinjector lasers for the LCLS-I and LCLS-II accelerator, accelerator test facilities such as Ultrafast Electron Diffraction (UED), the Facility for Advanced Accelerator Experimental Tests (FACET), and the Next Linear Collider Test Accelerator (NLCTA), and other research programs such as High Energy Density (HED) science, and the PULSE and SIMES Stanford independent laboratories at SLAC.

This position will report to the Group Leader for the Laser and Optical Engineering Group in Laser Engineering. Members of this group are responsible for the design, development, testing, and facility integration of lasers coupled to accelerators and LCLS experimental operations.

SLAC is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park, CA. Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Support the construction, implementation, and maintenance of high power ultrafast laser systems, and optical systems including frequency conversion systems.  Use of associated diagnostics and electronic systems, to meet the demanding requirements of the LCLS scientific program.
• Work with staff in the Laser Science and Technology Division as well as Laser Engineering to develop and maintain the laser-optical systems and executing accelerator-based experiments and X-ray based experiments.
• Propose and participate in projects to improve the capabilities and efficient operations of the LCLS laser program.
• Diagnose, maintain, modify, repair, and troubleshoot laser-optical systems and associated diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare and review drawings, material lists, requisitions, job orders, engineering change requests, and other documents associated with development, fabrication, assembly, installations, and testing.
• Support work on scientific or engineering installations; plan and execute various phases of an operation, oversee schedule of equipment operations, and perform routine maintenance.
• Support the installation and ensure operation of new laser-optical systems, diagnostics, and control systems.
• Develop training manuals and safety guidelines, and train new instrumentation users, researchers, and/or technical staff.
• May perform supervisory duties, including overseeing the work of technicians and other staff associated with the group/project, supervising the regular installation, maintenance, and operation of complex scientific or engineering projects, and training technicians, operators, and others working in particular scientific or engineering function area.
• Organize and maintain inventory of laser-optical components, systems and sub-systems.
• Perform other related activities as directed.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Bachelors’ degree in engineering, science, or related field, or five years of equivalent work experience or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Extensive experience applying complex scientific and engineering principles and practices to perform technical services and support.
• Experience with data analysis, experimental process, design, and development of prototypes, equipment, and/or systems related to area of specialization.
• In-depth experience with software applications, systems, or programs relevant for the job.
• Ability to write clear documentation, perform administrative duties, and research protocol maintenance related to research studies and/or scientific/engineering projects.
• Experience overseeing the plan, design, and implementation of major scientific or engineering initiatives and ensuring project objective are met.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Experience overseeing a laboratory space or unit and supervising the work of technicians and other staff associated with the group.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and train a diverse work staff.
• Demonstrated ability to establish, communicate, and enforce compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.

Here is the link if you are interested in applying:  

https://erp-hprdext.erp.slac.stanford.edu/psc/hprdext/EMPLOYEE/SL_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.

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