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Position Summary

The High Power Targetry Engineer will lead the safe and reliable operation of the charge selector and collimators (including but not limited to the cooling water system supporting their operations) in the FRIB driver linac. The High Power Targetry Engineer will also lead upgrades of the above systems to support the FRIB power ramp up program through variety of research and developments (R&D) including but not limited to conceptual designs, engineering calculations including residual radioactivity and dose rates around the systems, proof-of-principle experiments, key technology developments, commissioning, and documentation of the results of these activities. 

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead safe and reliable operation of the charge selector and collimators, including their cooling water system, in the FRIB linac by developing procedures, providing supporting calculations, troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown, and supporting preventive and corrective maintenance activities in a radiation environment. 
• Lead upgrades of the charge selector and collimators to execute the FRIB power ramp up program within schedule and budget, through conceptual designs, engineering calculations including residual radioactivity and dose rate around the systems, proof-of-principle experiments, key technology developments, commissioning, and documentation of the results of these activities. Supporting these duties may also include hiring and supervising student assistants. 
• Ensure timely, transparent and high-quality communication of the status and progress of assigned scopes with line manager, group/department members and stakeholders outside the department. 
• Disseminate findings and outcomes of the work in publications, journal articles, scientific conferences, collaboration meetings, contributing to advancement of science and technology. 
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification (e.g. ad-hoc support for other systems managed by the department). 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders in a professional and respectful manner, understanding their scopes and interests.
• Knowledge of relevant subjects including but not limited to materials, mechanics, heat transfer, and radioactivity.
• Ability to work with radioactive materials
• Ability to learn / adapt to new requirements which will inevitably evolve as FRIB ramps up the beam power. In particular, requirements imposed to maintain radiation safety at higher level of radioactivity
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Proficiency with multi-physics simulation software (e.g. ANSYS)
• Proficiency with programming (e.g. Python, C/C++)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Engineering or equivalent areas

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering or equivalent areas.
• Demonstrated performance, knowledge, skills and abilities in operating scientific devices in a radiation environment.

Desired Qualifications

Degree in Nuclear Engineering

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three references 

Review of Applications Begins On

11/23/2026

Website

https://frib.msu.edu/

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