Job Description

About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK\'s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus 13 days of statutory and company holidays and 2 annual volunteering days, along with flexible working hours and an excellent pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.

About the Role
The Radio Frequency group at Diamond operate, maintain, and develop RF equipment essential for the functioning of the synchrotron. The group has responsibility for a variety of equipment, including RF amplifiers delivering hundreds of kilowatts, to superconducting and copper resonant cavities.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Radio Frequency Technician to support the RF Group with a high level of expertise in the construction, operation, maintenance, and development of electronic/electrical/RF circuits and systems.

You will contribute to the overall work of the RF Group with particular responsibility for certain aspects of the RF systems including:

• Operation and maintenance of low-power RF equipment including drive amplifiers and associated systems.
• Ensuring state of the art performance and reliability is maintained through future development.
• RF test and measurement equipment operation and calibration.
• Fault finding, repair and performance analysis.
• Undertake the design, construction, and documentation of electrical/electronic circuits.
• Day-to-day management and inventory control of the RF laboratory and equipment within.

Further responsibilities will include:

• Contribution to the system optimisation and procedure development of RF systems.
• Assist in the drawing up of manufacturing and test specifications.
• Complying with, and contributing to the development of, Health and Safety procedures and policies.

Occasional shift work during commissioning and in support of regular operations will be required, as will some UK travel.

About You
You should have served a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and ideally gained an HND or degree level qualification or demonstrate equivalent on-the job experience.

You will also have experience or understanding within the following areas:

• RF test equipment
• Electronic and RF design
• Electrical health and safety issues
• Electrical and electronic fault finding

You will display a willingness to take on a variety of tasks and a desire to learn and face new challenges, and you will demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with a range of colleagues.

To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.

The initial closing date for applications is 24th September 2023, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.

\xc2\xa334,642 to \xc2\xa340,754 per annum (discretionary range to \xc2\xa346,868).

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