Argonne

Physicist – Control Systems & Magnetic Devices

Lemont, IL USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$116k-$181kDetected 22 days ago

PythonC++LinuxMachine LearningPLCControlsResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Job Family Research Development (RD) Job Profile Physics 3 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $116,250.00 - $181,350.00.
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Control System Development & Support: Lead the enhancement, modernization, and troubleshooting of control systems for 60+ insertion devices and associated infrastructure, primarily using the EPICS framework.
Laboratory Management: Oversee and support the control systems of three dedicated magnetic measurement laboratories to ensure accuracy and operational readiness.
R&D and Leadership: Design advanced instrumentation solutions for next-generation light sources. Define system architectures, establish priorities, and coordinate project execution from concept to commissioning.
Collaboration & Community Engagement: Partner with scientists, engineers, and technical staff across project phases. Establish productive collaborations with other national laboratories, universities, industry partners, and international research institutions.
Proven track record in the design, deployment, and commissioning of control systems within large-scale scientific or industrial research environments.
Demonstrated ability to take full lifecycle ownership of complex systems and lead technical projects independently across multiple stakeholders.

Ph.D. in Physics, Accelerator Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a closely related field and 4+ years' experience.
Demonstrated proficiency with EPICS.
Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux, and PLC-based systems is highly desirable.
Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
Experience with control systems for accelerators, beamlines, insertion devices, or large-scale user facilities.
Familiarity with distributed control architectures, industrial networking, motion control, and high-availability environments.
Experience supervising or mentoring scientific, engineering, or technical personnel.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Ensure reliable, efficient storage ring operations.
Leverage emerging AI/ML technologies to improve diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and operational efficiency.

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